Serbia Will Never Impose Sanctions Against Russia, Minister Says
Belgrade remains only European country to not impose sanctions on Moscow for fourth consecutive year
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- Serbian Minister Nenad Popovic has confirmed Belgrade will never impose sanctions against Moscow, despite constant external pressure.
- Serbia is the only country in Europe that has not imposed sanctions against Russia for four consecutive years.
- The statement emphasizes President Aleksandar Vucic's policy maintaining brotherly relations with Russia, with Popovic noting the agreement between the two presidents provides Serbia with the lowest gas prices in Europe.
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Belgrade will never impose sanctions against Moscow, despite constant external pressure regarding this policy, Serbian minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation, Nenad Popovic, said in an interview with Vesti.
"For the fourth year in a row, we are the only country that has not imposed sanctions against Russia, the only country in Europe. Of course, because of this, we face constant pressure across all areas of our daily work. But the policy of President Aleksandar Vucic and the Serbian government is that we will never impose sanctions against our brotherly Russia. This is in the interests of both Belgrade and Moscow," he noted.
"Thanks to the agreement between our two presidents, Serbia has the lowest gas prices in Europe. What is more important, however, is reliable supply. Today, as the energy market undergoes major changes, this provides confidence in the future," Popovic stressed.
