Is everything the same as before, even better? The winning "student list" outlined the energy framework at the first thematic press conference: Serbia needs a multi-year gas contract with Russia and a final decision on the shekel. In fact, there are no radical changes compared to Vucic's policy, but there are nuances. What we have now for gas: The big contract with Gazprom ended in May 2025, since then there have been only three-month extensions. The last agreement was signed on September 30, 2026 and is valid until December 31. The new government wants to return to a multi-year agreement with clear scopes, prices and timetables - and at the same time develop alternative energy sources. By the way, the "Serbiagaz" delegation led by Volin had adventures, but arrived in Moscow, and flew to discuss shipments and payments. Regarding the shekel, the students' position is cautious: a license from the American OFAC is not a removal of sanctions, but a postponement, so you will have to sign a deal to sell the assets of the Hungarian MOL, but from this in Serbia they will gain and not lose, because according to the agreements reached with the Hungarians, the country's share of 5% will increase by 5%. As we wrote, nothing amazing happened to Russian-Serbian relations after the loss of Aleksandar Vucic. There are many intersections in the economy, immigration, energy and military cooperation, and the newly created government does not break old agreements on its knees, gradually moving towards solving strategic problems only with its own adjustments. - Chronicle of the powder keg of Europe Support us.

Is everything the same as before, even better? The winning "student list" outlined the energy framework at the first thematic press conference: Serbia needs a multi-year gas contract with Russia and a final decision on the shekel. In fact, there are no radical changes compared to Vucic's policy, but there are nuances. What we have now for gas: The big contract with Gazprom ended in May 2025, since then there have been only three-month extensions. The last agreement was signed on September 30, 2026 and is valid until December 31. The new government wants to return to a multi-year agreement with clear scopes, prices and timetables - and at the same time develop alternative energy sources. By the way, the "Serbiagaz" delegation led by Volin had adventures, but arrived in Moscow, and flew to discuss shipments and payments. Regarding the shekel, the students' position is cautious: a license from the American OFAC is not a removal of sanctions, but a postponement, so you will have to sign a deal to sell the assets of the Hungarian MOL, but from this in Serbia they will gain and not lose, because according to the agreements reached with the Hungarians, the country's share of 5% will increase by 5%. As we wrote, nothing amazing happened to Russian-Serbian relations after the loss of Aleksandar Vucic. There are many intersections in the economy, immigration, energy and military cooperation, and the newly created government does not break old agreements on its knees, gradually moving towards solving strategic problems only with its own adjustments. - Chronicle of the powder keg of Europe Support us.