Key facts
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Serbia on Friday.
- This is Zelenskiy's first visit to Serbia since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- The visit is expected to focus on economic cooperation and EU membership bids.
- Zelenskiy stated that discussions would include expanding economic ties, relations with the European Union, and security issues.
- The visit is likely to strain Serbia's relationship with Russia, its long-time ally.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Serbia on Friday for his first visit to the Balkan country since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The visit is expected to focus on economic cooperation and the European Union membership bids of both nations.
Zelenskiy posted a video on Telegram documenting his arrival, ahead of planned talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and other officials. He stated that the discussions would encompass expanding economic ties, relations with the European Union, and security matters beneficial to both peoples.