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Putin, Serbian Leader Hold Talks on Middle East, Ukraine Conflicts
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Serbian President Aleksandr Vucic on Monday, focusing on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as bilateral energy cooperation, the Kremlin reported.
According to the Kremlin statement, Vucic expressed appreciation for Russia's steady energy deliveries amid a global energy crisis that has driven prices sharply higher.
"Aleksandar Vucic expressed gratitude for the continuation of stable Russian gas supplies, which are crucial for maintaining the country's energy security," the statement said. "The leaders discussed in detail the situation surrounding Ukraine and the current large-scale escalation of the conflict in the Middle East."
The call also covered energy sector collaboration and preparations for the April session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Serbian Committee on Trade, Economic, and Scientific and Technical Cooperation.
"The President of Serbia shared his assessments of the situation in the Balkans," the Kremlin added.
Russia is Serbia's main gas supplier, providing up to 90% of the country's needs. Their long-term energy partnership began in 2008 when Russian state-owned Gazprom acquired a controlling stake in Serbia's largest oil company, NIS (Serbian Oil Industry).
In early 2025, U.S. sanctions on NIS over Russian involvement forced Gazprom to sell its stake to a Hungarian-Emirati consortium. Despite this, Moscow and Belgrade continue to advance gas cooperation. A new short-term gas supply agreement was signed in March 2026, and discussions are ongoing about Serbia’s first nuclear power plant, with participation from Rosatom.
According to the Kremlin statement, Vucic expressed appreciation for Russia's steady energy deliveries amid a global energy crisis that has driven prices sharply higher.
"Aleksandar Vucic expressed gratitude for the continuation of stable Russian gas supplies, which are crucial for maintaining the country's energy security," the statement said. "The leaders discussed in detail the situation surrounding Ukraine and the current large-scale escalation of the conflict in the Middle East."
The call also covered energy sector collaboration and preparations for the April session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Serbian Committee on Trade, Economic, and Scientific and Technical Cooperation.
"The President of Serbia shared his assessments of the situation in the Balkans," the Kremlin added.
Russia is Serbia's main gas supplier, providing up to 90% of the country's needs. Their long-term energy partnership began in 2008 when Russian state-owned Gazprom acquired a controlling stake in Serbia's largest oil company, NIS (Serbian Oil Industry).
In early 2025, U.S. sanctions on NIS over Russian involvement forced Gazprom to sell its stake to a Hungarian-Emirati consortium. Despite this, Moscow and Belgrade continue to advance gas cooperation. A new short-term gas supply agreement was signed in March 2026, and discussions are ongoing about Serbia’s first nuclear power plant, with participation from Rosatom.
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