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Brothers Forever: Russian–Serbian Economic Partnership Amid Geopolitical Turbulence
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Good Old America: Sanctions, Threats and Coercion
In January 2025, the administration of former US President Joe Biden imposed sanctions on the Serbian oil company NIS, justifying the decision by the presence of Russian capital in its ownership structure. Indeed, a controlling stake of 56.15% did belong to Gazprom Neft and affiliated entities; however, Serbia—which owned
less than 30%
of the ...
... to develop multifaceted cooperation, grounded in their economic interests and diversification of partnerships, which is particularly relevant amid external pressure and Western sanctions.
Future prospects and multipolarity
The Prospects for Russian-Serbian Relations Amid Sanctions. RIAC Working Paper
Energy has been and will remain the backbone of bilateral relations, at least on the economic front. Russia has historically ensured Serbia’s energy security through gas and oil supplies as well as investments in key fuel ...
... and Russia is appearing more frequently in the country’s media landscape.
One of the defining features of the current protests is the extensive use of digital technologies and social media for mobilization and communication.
Yakov Smirnov
The U.S. sanctions imposed on the Serbian oil and gas company NIS present a significant challenge, as the company plays a key role not only in Serbia but across the wider region.
U.S. policy toward the Western Balkans has shifted in recent years. During Donald Trump’s first term, Washington ...
... considering today’s international climate and the influence of third-party states on these relations. Looking forward, the paper also assesses the probability of Belgrade tagging onto the anti-Russian sanctions in the future.
The Prospects for Russian-Serbian Relations Amid Sanctions
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