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Turkey
ANALYSIS: Security, Strategy and Skullduggery: Public Opinion in the Balkans
A poll of 10,000 people in 11 countries reveals a regional split between the West and Russia. While Kosovo and Albania trust NATO, Bulgaria and Greece remain pessimistic and prone to disinformation.
May 2, 2026
EU
EU Suspends Funds For Serbia Over Law Reforms
Critics say the amendments, passed in January, give court presidents greater powers over judges and remove safeguards guaranteeing prosecutors’ independence, raising concerns in the EU.
May 1, 2026
Europe
OPINION: ‘Serbian Péter Magyar’ Does Not Exist – Why Comparisons With Hungary Are Political Illusion
Hungary chose to support a pro-Europe direction and oppose Orbán’s pro-Kremlin stance, while Serbia’s fragmented electorate simply suffer “government fatigue” and want change for change’s sake.
April 19, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary Begins Withdrawing Troops Guarding Energy Infrastructure
The move follows a reassessment of security risks after a change in government.
April 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
Orban’s Mouse Analogy, Khamenei Jr.’s Fate – Ukraine Latest, April 7
JD Vance in Budapest, Hungarian PM’s leaked call with Putin, President Zelensky’s push for energy truce amid intensifying strikes on Russian oil – updates from the heart of Kyiv
April 7, 2026
Ukraine
Serbia Rejects Orbán’s Claims Against Ukraine | Bohdan Nahaylo
Orbán faces backlash over claims Ukraine plotted to blow up a Serbian pipeline, after Belgrade dismissed any Ukrainian involvement.
April 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
The Thickening Oil Crisis – Ukraine Latest, April 6
President Zelensky in Syria, Serbia’s pipeline conspiracy, Kyiv’s plan for Patriot alternatives – updates from the heart of Kyiv
April 7, 2026
Ukraine
No Evidence Against Ukraine in Pipeline Incident, Serbian Intel Says, Kyiv Points to False Flag
Serbian intelligence says no evidence links Ukraine to a pipeline sabotage attempt, calling claims of “Ukrainian explosives” disinformation as Kyiv rejects accusations.
April 6, 2026
Europe
Explosives Discovered Near Serbia-Hungary Gas Pipeline, Vucic Warns of ‘Geopolitical Games’
Serbian authorities found two large explosive devices at a critical gas facility near the Hungarian border, prompting Viktor Orbán to convene an emergency defense council.
April 5, 2026
Energy
Serbia Secures New 3-Month Extension of Russian Gas Deal
Despite its aspirations for EU membership, Serbia is one of the few European countries to maintain close ties with the Kremlin since the invasion of Ukraine began.
March 30, 2026
Russia
Russia’s Gazprom Agrees to Sell Majority Stake in Serbia’s Oil Industry to Hungary’s MOL
The deal to acquire Russia’s majority holding in NIS, which owns Serbia’s sole refinery, is awaiting approval from the US sanctions office. The UAE is in talks to become a minority stakeholder.
Jan. 19, 2026
Russia
Serbia Given Break on Oil Sanctions While Russians Look to Sell Off Refinery Stake
Hungary’s foreign minister said he expects Hungarian oil company MOL and Gazprom Neft to reach an agreement for the purchase of remainder of Russian shares in Serbia’s NIS.
Jan. 19, 2026
Serbia
OPINION: When ‘Blockade’ Ends in the Trenches
Serbia risks a fresh upheaval. But not all student revolts are progressive. We must be wary of how dissatisfaction and rebellion can easily be coopted.
Jan. 11, 2026
Russia
Serbian President Hopes for Quick Sale of Russian-Controlled Oil Firm
The Pancevo refinery, which supplies around 80 percent of the Balkan country’s fuel needs, has been in limbo for weeks after US sanctions on Russia’s oil industry forced its shut down.
Jan. 2, 2026
Putin
OPINION: How Russia Uses Serbia’s NIS as a Lever of Coercion
Russia is using the Serbian oil refiner NIS as a tool of pressure. Coordinated messages from Moscow reveal threats, hierarchy, and a “friendship” built on coercion.
Dec. 28, 2025
NATO
OPINION: 30 Years After Dayton – Lessons for Today
Why the Dayton Peace Agreement is the wrong model for Ukraine
Dec. 14, 2025