President of Russia Vladimir Putin publicly expressed hope that Aleksandar Vučić will be the next prime minister of Serbia, and extended his appreciation for what he called a balanced policy of the Serbian government and a desire for cooperation with Russia.
Category: Hungary
The “It’s all Marta Kos’ fault” coalition
In yet another wonderful display of national unity, both the government and student supporters in Serbia are blasting EU Commissioner Marta Kos, after her announcement that Serbia might lose 1.5 billion euros from the EU Growth plan. Also, futile speculation about when will Aleksandar Vučić call snap election continues.
MAGA Eastern European tour: Are the Hungarian communists in the room with us now, Junior?
While JD Vance was visiting Hungary to support his right-wing ally Viktor Orban, Donald Trump Jr. was also visiting this neck of the woods answering the call of another political ally of his father - the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) run by Milorad Dodik, the former president of Republika Srpska, the Serbian entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Russian journalist’s claim about Orban’s alleged palace in Moscow
A rumor claims that Viktor Orban owns an 89 million dollar, 7,000 m² palace near Moscow, linked to a Russian automotive scheme. Journalist Rostislav Murzagulov alleges that this property was funded through contracts facilitating a billion-dollar acquisition of Takata assets. He intends to provide documentation to verify his claims.
Explosive found near a gas pipeline in Serbia, Orban convened the Defense Council
Serbian authorities reported that explosives were found in the municipality of Kanjiža in the Serbian northern province of Vojvodina near a strategic gas pipeline leading to Hungary. Viktor Orban and his political allies were quick to decry that it is plot aimed at ousting him from office.
Populists be popular: What foreign commentariat doesn’t get about Serbia
The conventional wisdoms about Serbia published in the West are a dime a dozen, pushing imaginary narratives but have no grounds in reality. Yes, this is a paternalist autocracy - it was re-elected as such in 2012. Electorate here knew full well what Vučić is - and they love it (sort of).
The land of somebody else’s fault
With support from Robert Fico and Viktor Orban, Serbian commentariat and political class continue to sulk at the European Union and engage in anti-European rhetoric, that has become the norm which tends to deflect from genuine environmental problems plaguing Serbia.
ADNOC Negotiates to Purchase NIS Stake Amid US Sanctions
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is negotiating to acquire the Russian stake in Serbia’s NIS amid U.S. sanctions affecting the Serbian oil industry. The agreement's future is uncertain, with U.S. sanctions complicating transactions. NIS applied for a license to facilitate negotiations regarding its ownership structure. Neither ADNOC nor the Kremlin has commented.
Serbian media: Serbia lacks 216,000 tons of crude oil per month, MOL fire could affect the fuel supply to Serbia from Hungary
Serbian media reported Serbia's need to import 216,000 tons of crude oil monthly due to US sanctions affecting the NIS. Following US sanctions, Serbian oil quandaries multiply after the EU decision to halt gas transit to Serbia through Bulgaria next year, and a fire in a Hungarian oil refinery that might affect fuel supply to Serbia.
