Zelensky's Serbia gamble puts Ukraine's principles to the test
President Volodymyr Zelensky's first official visit to Serbia was a diplomatic gamble.
Ukraine needs partners wherever it can find them, including states that maintain close ties with Moscow. But Serbia is not becoming a conventional Ukrainian ally. Belgrade nominally supports Ukraine's territorial integrity and has provided humanitarian assistance, while Serbian-made ammunition has reached Ukraine through third countries.
At the same time, Serbia has not joined the European Union's sanctions
