Zelenskyy meets Serbia's Vucic despite Russian ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit to Serbia on August 8, 2026, meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The two leaders agreed to cooperate despite Serbia's traditionally close ties to Russia. The visit comes as Russian attacks on the Kyiv region killed four people, underscoring the ongoing conflict. Analysts suggest the meeting signals waning Russian influence in the Balkans.