'Shooting Russia in the back' — Serbian companies supplying ammunition to Ukraine, Moscow claims
"The Serbian defense industry is trying to shoot Russia in the back," Russian foreign intelligence (SVR) claimed.
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‘A serious crisis’ — pro-Russian leader in Bosnia threatening peace in the Balkans
BANJA LUKA, Bosnia and Herzegovina — When a court convicted Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik of defying an international peace envoy in February, it was supposed to end his career in politics. He faced not only jail time, but a ban on holding public office. But three months later, little has
Serbia forms new government, expels top pro-Russian figure amid EU pressure
The most notable personnel change was the removal of Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin, a longtime pro-Russian figure who has served in the Serbian government since 2013.
Pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Dodik surfaces in Moscow amid charges in Bosnia
On April 1, the Kremlin showed footage of Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands with Pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, saying he was "very happy" to see him in the Russian capital.
Bulgaria's parliament no longer supports signing Ukraine security deal
The Bulgarian parliament does not have enough votes to support the signing of Bulgaria's bilateral security treaty with Ukraine due to a shift in stance from the strongest party, Euractiv reported on Dec. 20.
Ukraine, Croatia sign bilateral agreement, vow to bolster defense cooperation
The agreement covered cooperation between defense industries and Croatian assistance in demining, as well as a strong condemnation of Russia’s war, calling it "unprovoked, unjustified and illegal."
Bulgarian far-right party’s foreign agent bill fails in committee vote
Founded in 2014 and described by some as pro-Russian, Revival came in third in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary election in June, gaining 41 seats in the 240-seat parliament. Revival has supported maintaining Bulgaria's "deep ties" with Russia.
Kuleba visits Serbia for first time since beginning of full-scale war
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, and his Serbian counterpart Marko Djuric.
Zelensky congratulates newly elected North Macedonian president
President Volodymyr Zelensky extended congratulations, in a post on X, to Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova for her win in North Macedonia's presidential election.
Right-wing opposition wins elections in North Macedonia
North Macedonia's conservative opposition party won a decisive victory in the country's dual parliamentary and presidential elections on May 8, according to preliminary results.
FM: Kosovo supports Ukraine despite Kyiv not recognizing its independence
In an interview with AP, Donika Gervalla-Schwarz said her country is convinced that Russia must lose the war in order to ensure the security of Europe.
Albania reopens communist-era air base after $54 million NATO refurbishment
Kucova air base in Albania reopened on March 4 after undergoing a 50 million euro ($54 million) NATO refurbishment, making it the region's largest NATO tactical air base.
Kuleba: Albania to open embassy in Kyiv soon
Albania is planning to open its embassy in Kyiv "soon," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on social platform X on Feb. 28 after meeting his Albanian counterpart Igli Hasani in Tirana.
Southeast European leaders: Russia's war 'greatest threat to European security'
The leaders of Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Ukraine signed a joint declaration in support of Ukraine while denouncing Russian aggression during a summit in Tirana on Feb. 28.
Zelensky proposes Ukraine-Balkans defense industry forum
President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed to hold a special Ukraine-Balkans defense industry forum to tighten cooperation and boost Ukraine's own capacities, he announced during a Ukraine-Balkans summit in Tirana on Feb. 28.
Albania, Ukraine sign cooperation agreement
Albania and Ukraine signed a "Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation," President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Feb. 28 during his visit to Tirana for the Ukraine-Balkans summit.
Zelensky arrives in Albania for Ukraine-Balkans summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Albania on Feb. 27 to attend the second Ukraine-Balkans summit this week.
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