Zelenskyy visits Serbia as Russian influence wanes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit to Serbia on August 8, 2026, holding talks with Serbian leaders that lasted over three hours. The visit aimed to encourage Serbia to move away from its traditional ties with Russia, and Zelenskyy received pledges of support from Belgrade. The trip came as Russian attacks on the Kyiv region killed at least four people. In a separate development, US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may visit Kyiv and Moscow soon, according to Tass.