# Serbia keeps EU and Russia in play ahead of key election

https://mins.news/en/item/35651

- DW, 2026-08-28 12:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-keeping-eu-russia-in-play-ahead-of-key-election/a-78543495?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Ahead of an uncertain election, President Aleksandar Vucic is trying to preserve Serbia’s ties with Russia while pursuing EU ambitions. Belgrade’s decision to seek Russian firefighting help before activating the EU emergency mechanism drew geopolitical scrutiny, while rising tensions between Moscow and the West and pressure at home are narrowing Vucic’s room to maneuver.

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