Vučić denies close links to Putin and says his country is on the path to the EU
Vučić acknowledged that Serbia had resisted falling in line with the rest of Europe in putting sanctions on Russia but did say Belgrade had repeatedly condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić are expected to discuss the Western Balkan country's reform agenda for the New Growth Plan for the region, among other topics.
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Serbia is formally seeking European Union membership, but under President Alexander Vučić's increasingly autocratic rule it has made little progress in the fields of rule of law and democratic reforms, which are the main preconditions for membership in the 27-nation bloc.
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Ukraine's cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region has forced Russian mercenaries in junta-led Burkina Faso to withdraw, impacting their operations. Viktor Yermolaev, commander of the Medvedi (Bears) unit, confirmed that many fighters returned to Russia to bolster Moscow's defenses, while some remained in West Africa. This move disrupts the activities of mercenary groups like the Bear Brigade, which, along with the now-defunct Wagner Group, are seen as closely tied to the Russian state.
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As Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia approaches, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has demanded his arrest, citing Mongolia's obligations under the Rome Statute. This critical decision puts Mongolia in the spotlight, balancing its legal commitments against complex diplomatic relations with Russia. The outcome could shape Mongolia's international standing and its relationships with both Moscow and global institutions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised alarm over the U.S.'s reported plan to grant Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unrestricted authority to conduct strikes deep into Russian territory. This potential policy shift by Washington marks a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to Moscow, this move effectively positions the U.S. as a direct participant in the war. The decision could have profound implications for the conflict's trajectory, increasing tensions between the nuclear powers and potentially leading to broader global ramifications.
#Putin #Zelensky #USPolicy #DeepStrikes #UkraineConflict #Russia #USRussiaTensions #MilitaryEscalation #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #KremlinResponse #DefenseStrategy #GlobalSecurity #NuclearRisks #USUkraineSupport
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Just imagine the scene. Vladimir Putin steps off his presidential plane after touching down in Mongolia and, within seconds, he's in handcuffs. Sky News
Most EU member states see a large proportion of their teaching vacancies unfilled at the start of each school year, often thanks to low wages, high workload, and an ageing teacher population.
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Tens of thousands took to the streets of Serbia on Saturday to protest a proposed lithium mining project in the Jadar valley - with the country's president saying he had been tipped off to "mass unrest and a coup" by Russia.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing intense criticism from within his own ranks following significant battlefield setbacks in both the Donbass and Kursk regions. According to the Financial Times, soldiers, lawmakers, and military analysts are expressing frustration over the rapid advances made by Russian forces, which have reportedly exploited weaknesses in Ukraine’s defense strategy. The situation has deteriorated as Russian troops have breached Ukrainian lines in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), closing in on the strategically crucial city of Pokrovsk. This city’s loss would have severe implications for Ukrainian military logistics, with analysts describing the current defensive situation as a “complete failure” and “complete chaos.”
#ZelenskyUnderFire #UkrainianForces #KurskCrisis #DonbassConflict #RussianGains #MilitarySetbacks #UkraineStruggles #BattlefieldCriticism #FrontlineFail #PokrovskPressure #ZelenskyLeadership #UkrainianDefense #RussianAdvances #MilitaryAnalysis #ConflictUpdate
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The Biden administration has rejected a Pentagon proposal to send American contractors to Ukraine to maintain Western-supplied military hardware, including F-16 fighter jets, deeming it too risky. The White House expects NATO allies in Europe to handle the maintenance, with the Netherlands planning to fund a private contract for this purpose. This decision comes amid Ukraine's first F-16 loss and ongoing concerns over maintaining sophisticated Western weapons.
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