Aleksandar Vučić

President of Serbia

Aleksandar Vučić is a Serbian politician, President of Serbia since 2017. He previously served as Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense. Vučić is the leader of the Serbian Progressive Party and is known for his pragmatic policies, balancing between EU integration and maintaining traditional relations with Russia.

1996

Restored and successfully managed the "Pinki" business and sports center, increasing employee incomes

2008

Co-founded the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS)

2012

Appointed First Deputy Prime Minister, responsible for combating corruption and crime

2013

Contributed to the signing of the Brussels Agreement, which created a realistic basis for Serbian institutions in Kosovo

2014

Thanks to implemented economic reforms, the country was saved from bankruptcy

2015

Led the Serbian delegation at the opening of the first chapters in the EU accession process

2017

Elected President of Serbia, initiating an internal dialogue on Kosovo

2024

The country's gross domestic product has grown from 32 to almost 69 billion euros since 2012-2013

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Serbia reaffirms support for Ukraine but holds back on sanctions

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic expressed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, but did not commit to sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:32 PM • 20505 views

Kuleba pays an unexpected visit to Serbia: meets with the president and prime minister

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and First Lady Olena Zelenska made a surprise visit to Russia-friendly Serbia, signaling warming relations between the two countries despite Serbia's refusal to join international sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, media reports say.

Politics • May 13, 12:55 PM • 16433 views

Beijing assesses Xi Jinping's visit to Europe as "successful"

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to France, Serbia, and Hungary has strengthened China's relations with these countries and Europe, promoting cooperation and demonstrating China's growing international influence, Beijing said.

Politics • May 11, 09:34 AM • 47296 views

Xi Jinping's visit sparks unprecedented enthusiasm in Serbia, China's staunch ally in Europe

Serbian President Vucic welcomed President Xi with unprecedented enthusiasm, deploying more than 6,500 police and raising Chinese flags throughout Belgrade, demonstrating Serbia's close ties to China as a counterweight to the West.

Politics • May 8, 10:49 PM • 25164 views

Serbia is the first in Europe to sign an agreement with China on building a "common future"

Serbia became the first European country to sign an agreement with China on a "shared future" and deepening of a comprehensive strategic partnership.

News of the World • May 8, 05:39 PM • 21795 views

The Parliament of the Republika Srpska approved the report on the denial of the genocide in Srebrenica

Bosnian Serb members of parliament have adopted a report denying that the killing of 8,000 Muslims in Srebrenica during the Bosnian War was genocide.

News of the World • April 19, 08:49 AM • 17881 views

FT: Serbia to buy ten Rafale fighter jets from France

Serbia plans to sign a €3 billion deal with France to buy a dozen Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation, diversifying its arms purchases amid Russia's war in Ukraine, despite being one of Moscow's closest allies.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 09:01 PM • 32343 views

Serbian Foreign Minister arrives in moscow to meet with lavrov

Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić visits Moscow and meets with russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss bilateral relations, the situation in Kosovo and the Balkans, as well as broader international issues, emphasizing the strong ties between Serbia and russia.

News of the World • March 21, 02:23 PM • 24833 views

Russia uses Serbian agent to infiltrate EU bodies - Politico

Russian intelligence is using a Serbian agent to infiltrate EU institutions and spread pro-Kremlin theories about the invasion of Ukraine.

Politics • March 5, 08:35 AM • 25359 views

Zelenskyy thanked Serbian President Vucic for sheltering Ukrainians and supporting the Peace Formula

Zelenskyy thanked Serbian President Vucic for providing asylum to Ukrainians fleeing the war and supporting the Ukrainian peace formula.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 07:09 PM • 35434 views

Croatia rejects Serbia's accusations of a diplomatic scandal over Russia's war against Ukraine

Croatia rejects Serbia's accusations of interfering in its internal affairs because of different views on Russia's war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 01:47 PM • 26017 views

Ukraine to hold summit with Western Balkan countries in the near future - Vucic

The Serbian president says he will take part in the upcoming summit between Ukraine and the Western Balkans.

Politics • February 8, 09:41 AM • 28817 views