# Tens of thousands of Russians have made Serbia their home. A change in government raises new questions about their future.

https://mins.news/en/item/116456

- Meduza, 2026-10-26 21:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/27/tens-of-thousands-of-russians-have-made-serbia-their-home-a-change-in-government-raises-new-questions-about-their-future

> Serbia’s opposition Student List won a decisive parliamentary election victory, and Aleksandar Vučić said the new government would soon sanction Russia. The students say they want closer EU ties but also intend to preserve Serbia’s traditional partnership with Russia and avoid restrictive measures. Brussels is pressing Belgrade to align its Russia policy and visa rules with the EU. Serbia may eventually require visas for Russians and curb fast-track citizenship, though the timing and likelihood remain uncertain.

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