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

... likely to undergo transformation: the notion of direct control over key industrial sectors is increasingly unrealistic, but more flexible forms of influence over specific economic segments remain within the realm of possibility. First and foremost, Serbia’s dependence on Russian gas should not be overlooked. Negotiations on a new long-term gas supply contract remain a key element of bilateral cooperation. As no viable alternative to Russian gas is expected to emerge in the medium term, Moscow will retain a powerful tool of economic ...

26.01.2026

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Serbia Becomes Europe

... changes. Finally, a few words about the gas issue. The scene for Vucic’s visit was set by President Nicolic’s loud statements ruling out the option of the Turkish Stream and Vucic’s own call to “ reduce dependency on Russian gas ”. And, although it does look like a direct threat to Russian investments in the region, Serbia likely has an ulterior motive. Looking at the map of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), Gazprom’s alternative route, it is clear that the initial plan had it crossing Turkey, Greece and Albania, leaving out Serbia, the central element of ...

04.06.2015

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