Serbia Will Never Impose Sanctions Against Russia, Minister Says
Belgrade remains only European country without sanctions on Moscow for fourth consecutive year
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- Serbian Minister Nenad Popovic stated Belgrade will never impose sanctions against Moscow, making Serbia the only European country to maintain this policy for four years.
- Despite external pressure, President Aleksandar Vucic's government maintains its position, citing brotherly relations with Russia.
- The agreement between Serbian and Russian presidents has given Serbia the lowest gas prices in Europe along with reliable energy supply.
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MOSCOW, April 25. /TASS/. 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.
