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President Zelenskyy to Visit Serbia in First Trip Since Russian Invasion

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3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Singapore · Ukraine · 1 of them is linked to a state

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  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to make his first visit to Serbia since the Russian invasion on August 8. The visit is described as a state visit and was announced by the governments of Serbia and Ukraine. The trip is considered politically sensitive because Serbia is viewed as one of the most Moscow friendly countries in Europe and has not introduced sanctions against Russia.

Discussions in Belgrade are expected to focus on economic cooperation, specifically in the defense sector. Reports indicate a potential trilateral cooperation for drone production involving Serbia as the location, Ukraine as the lead in drone operations, and the United Arab Emirates as the capital provider. Former US Ambassador to Serbia Chris Hill noted that the US has previously facilitated the purchase of Serbian weapons for Ukraine.

Framing of the event varies by political lean. Center right sources emphasize the strategic and economic goals of the visit, such as the potential for joint drone production and the role of US diplomacy. Center sources frame the visit as a symbolic victory, with one official describing the trip as a slap in the face for the Russians and an effort to pull Serbia away from Russia's side.

How each side framed it

Centre
Emphasizes the symbolic nature of the visit as a strategic move to weaken Russia's influence over Serbia.
Centre-right
Focuses on the pragmatic defense cooperation and the diplomatic maneuvering involving the United States.

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