15 APR 2026
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Lavrov: EU wants Serbia buffer zone vs Russia

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 06:30 UTC · 2 sources

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently claimed that the European Union's goal is to create a buffer zone in Serbia to isolate Russia from the Balkans. In response, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has stated that nothing Lavrov said is inaccurate and that Serbia understood the message. This endorsement highlights Serbia's alignment with Russian perspectives on EU policies in the region, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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8h ago@rtbalkan

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has publicly endorsed Lavrov's statement, saying nothing he said is inaccurate and that Serbia understood the message.

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TW@rtbalkanview10h ago
TW@rtbalkanview8h ago
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 06:30 UTC · First reported: 10h ago
Lavrov: EU wants Serbia buffer zone vs Russia — TheDailyEuro