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Serbia's Vucic backs Ukraine's EU membership bid

Created at 8 Aug · 6:20 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed support for Ukraine's bid to join the European Union on August 8, stating Serbia would assist Ukraine on its European path. The comments came during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Belgrade.

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Key Numbers

Aug. 8date of Vucic's statement
Aug. 7Zelensky's arrival date

Who's Involved

Aleksandar Vucic
Serbian President backing Ukraine's EU membership
Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President visiting Serbia
Serbia's Vucic backs Ukraine's EU membership bid

↳ Why This Matters

Serbia's public support for Ukraine's EU membership bid signals a potential shift in regional dynamics and Serbia's foreign policy alignment, despite its traditional ties with Russia. This development could influence broader EU enlargement efforts and geopolitical relations in the Balkans.

Key facts

  • Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic publicly supported Ukraine's bid for EU membership.
  • Vucic pledged Serbia's assistance to Ukraine on its European integration path.
  • The statement was made during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Belgrade.
  • The leaders discussed mutual respect for territorial integrity and bilateral cooperation.
  • An MoU was signed between food safety and agriculture ministries of both countries.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic declared his support for Ukraine's bid to join the European Union on August 8, the second day of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Belgrade. Vucic stated that Serbia wishes for Ukraine to open and close all EU accession clusters as soon as possible, emphasizing that Serbia has no problem with this and will do everything it can to assist Ukraine on its European path.

Zelensky's visit, which began on August 7, is considered symbolic given Serbia's traditionally close ties with Moscow. The two leaders engaged in wide-ranging discussions covering mutual respect for territorial integrity, humanitarian aid, and bilateral cooperation. Specific areas of discussion included strengthening infrastructure, ports, railways, and the overall economies and security of both nations. Serbia expressed particular interest in Ukraine's experience in developing railway infrastructure to enhance its own transport network.

During the meeting, Ukraine's State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and Serbia's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aims to foster cooperation in controlling, preventing, and eradicating animal diseases and protecting national territories from their cross-border introduction.

President Vucic also extended an invitation to President Zelensky to return to Serbia for the opening of a drone factory, which Belgrade has developed in cooperation with Israel, acknowledging Ukraine's own success in drone manufacturing.

Frequently asked questions

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed support for Ukraine's EU membership bid on August 8.

The statement was made during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Belgrade, Serbia.

They discussed territorial integrity, humanitarian aid, bilateral cooperation, infrastructure development, and food security.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between their food safety and agriculture ministries concerning animal disease control.

What Happens Next

01Serbia and Ukraine to implement cooperation in food safety and animal disease control.
02Serbia to invite Zelensky to the opening of a new drone factory.

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How It Developed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Belgrade on August 7.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic backed Ukraine's EU membership bid on August 8.
Vucic stated Serbia would help Ukraine on its European path.
The leaders discussed territorial integrity, humanitarian aid, and bilateral cooperation.
Discussions included strengthening infrastructure, ports, railways, and economies.
Serbia expressed interest in Ukraine's railway infrastructure development experience.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on food safety and animal disease control.
Vucic invited Zelensky to attend the opening of a Serbian drone factory built with Israel.

Sources

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Serbia's Vucic backs Ukraine's EU membership on 2nd day of summit with ZelenskyThe Kyiv Independent

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