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Pressed by Sanctions: Western Coercion and the Future of Russian–Serbian Relations

... Russia to position itself as a counterweight that is defending Serbian sovereignty. Daniil Rastegaev: Eurasian Security in the Balkans: Possibilities and Opportunities Future Prospects for NIS and What Lies Ahead for Serbia The sale of the Russian stake ... ... development and modernise production; however, if a foreign shareholder views the company merely as a source of profit, Serbia’s energy industry may once again find itself under threat. For the region, the story of NIS will become a precedent illustrating ...

26.01.2026

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Brothers Forever: Russian–Serbian Economic Partnership Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

... The risk of U.S. sanctions against NIS has emerged as the main signal of dissatisfaction with Serbia’s ties to Russia, but their implementation has already been delayed six times. Washington is holding back, aware that fuel supply disruptions and an energy crisis could trigger instability in the Balkans. The European Union, for its part, says that Serbia–Russia relations cannot continue as before. Belgrade is expected to make specific statements, not send ambiguous signals. Brussels believes Serbia should reaffirm its strategic commitment ...

19.09.2025

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)