Serbia is forging close ties with Donald Trump’s team even as it attempts to pursue a middle course in a multipolar world
Two impressive new histories about the Balkan neighbours show how the traumas of the past have left deep traces in the present
Moscow-friendly Belgrade exported about €800mn of shells to western allies since 2022
Exploitation of one of the world’s largest deposits of the metal would boost Europe’s electric vehicle industry
Aside from big names such as Marina Abramović, the region is little known globally, making it ripe for collectors
Albin Kurti says western capitals should give Belgrade a deadline to adopt sanctions against Russia
Chinese president cites ties ‘forged with blood’ as he looks for allies during first European trip in 5 years
Belgrade defies west days before visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping
One of Moscow’s strongest allies in the Balkans is purchasing more European and US weapons
Pristina set to impose monetary measure on February 1 despite risk of more ethnic tensions
Also in this newsletter: Why is Serbia considering reinstating military conscription?
Democratic backsliding and warm ties with Russia seem less important to Brussels than co-operation on migration
Nikola Sandulović says he was arrested and beaten after apologising for his country’s crimes in Kosovo
Demonstrators take to the streets and accuse President Aleksandar Vučić of voter fraud
Thousands protest in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić secures parliamentary majority
Ruling SNS party wins majority as defeated opponents allege fraud in Belgrade result
Sunday’s parliamentary and local elections were triggered by mass protests against pro-Russian president
Alicia Kearns compares western tiptoeing around Belgrade with failed attempts to appease Vladimir Putin
Democratic backsliding and a foreign policy close to Russia cast doubt on whether Belgrade really wants to join the club
Also in this newsletter: Giorgia Meloni’s awkward phone prank
Impasse in talks to normalise relations between Balkan neighbours raises fears of another conflict
Also in this newsletter: EU wants to kick-start investments to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Edi Rama calls on western leaders to solve ‘never-ending madness’ among Balkan countries
Belgrade denies US claims of ‘unprecedented’ build-up of troops and arms on border
Unidentified fighters had barricaded themselves inside complex in latest sign of deteriorating ethnic tensions
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