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

... with a capacity to paralyse the economy of a sovereign state and alter the regional balance of power. That said, the sale of NIS assets does not imply Russia’s total exclusion from Serbia. It is becoming necessary to accept that under current geopolitical ... ... 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....