Zelenskyy Visits Belgrade Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Vucic: Serbia did not side with Ukraine after Zelensky's visit.

Consensus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zелenskyy visited Belgrade on August 8.
The visit was held between Zelenskyy and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
Serbia did not change its position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict after the visit.
Serbia did not join sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine did not recognize the independence of Kosovo.
The meeting focused on cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure, food safety, and European integration.
Serbia emphasized its independent foreign policy and stated it serves only Serbia.
A memorandum on cooperation in animal health and food safety was signed.
Vucic stated Serbia would support Ukraine's European integration efforts.
The visit was held without widespread public announcement due to concerns about public reaction.

Miloš Jovanović, leader of Serbia's New Democratic Party, stated that Zelenskyy's visit to Belgrade was unnecessary. — tg_tass_agency
The visit significantly increased contacts between Serbian and Ukrainian leadership, with discussions on trade, energy, infrastructure, food security, European integration, and defense-related topics. — tg_rybar
Serbian President Vucic mentioned that a drone factory with Israeli partners would open in Serbia in September, and Ukrainian officials were invited to the opening. — tg_rybar
Vucic acknowledged Ukraine's experience in drone production, though he denied military topics were discussed. — tg_rybar
There are concerns that current contacts may expand into defense industry cooperation, despite no confirmed agreements. — tg_rybar
The visit may help reduce political pressure from Brussels on Serbia regarding Kosovo, sanctions on Russia, and arms deliveries to Ukraine. — vesti
The organization 'Serbo-Russian Brotherhood' claimed Zelenskyy lacks legitimacy for state visits, as his presidential mandate has expired. — tg_rian_ru
The organization accused the Ukrainian regime of rehabilitating 'Ukrainian ustashes - banderovtsi' and waging a terrorist proxy war against Russia. — tg_rian_ru