Serbia’s Allegiance On Test Amid Ukraine War, Will Belgrade Choose EU Aspiration Or Russian Support?

As war rages in Ukraine, Serbia, a European nation, is struggling to balance its “neutral” position on the conflict. Serbia is seen as Moscow’s only European ally which has abstained from joining EU sanctions against Russia. The Serbian govt’s efforts to maintain neutrality on the EU-Russia rift is beginning to waver as Brussels pressurises it to pick a side. However, this European nation is walking a tightrope, trying to balance ties with both Russia and the West. Serbia has historically struggled to balance ties with Russia against aspirations for economic and political integration with the West. But is Belgrade’s balancing act failing amid pressure from EU? #russia #serbia #ukraine #SerbiaEU n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX