Zelensky Hails Serbia Visit
Volodymyr Zelensky completed his first official visit to Serbia with meetings in Belgrade, where he and President Aleksandar Vučić discussed economic cooperation and bilateral ties. The talks focused on infrastructure projects, including ports and railways, along with reconstruction, job creation, and broader development goals.
Zelensky said both countries were working toward a free trade agreement by the end of the year. He also pointed to Serbian humanitarian support, including help in energy and health care, as Ukraine faces winter difficulties after Russian strikes damaged thermal power plants.
Key Events
- Zelensky made his first official visit to Serbia and met President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade.
- The two leaders discussed strengthening infrastructure such as ports and railways, as well as economic development, reconstruction, and job creation.
- Zelensky said both sides aimed to finish an agreement on a free trade area by the end of the year.
- Talks also covered winter challenges, including Serbian humanitarian support for energy and health care.
- The visit highlighted Serbia’s balancing act between maintaining ties with Ukraine and its traditional relationship with Moscow.