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 ...