Zelensky Visits Belgrade, Vucic Backs Ukraine's Borders

On August 8, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Belgrade, marking his first trip to Serbia, where he met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. During the meeting, Vucic declared unconditional support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and called Ukraine a friendly country, while also noting that trade cooperation had been elevated. However, Vucic said he did not discuss military cooperation between Serbia and Ukraine, and he expressed no expectation of a quick end to the Ukrainian conflict. The visit is seen as a setback for Moscow, given Serbia's traditional ties with Russia, and drew criticism from some, like analyst Olenik, who accused Vucic of years of hedging and hiding behind pro-Russian tabloids.