Personal attitude
The American signal to Republika Srpska: Roadmap and chance
The signal from Washington to Republika Srpska is clear: if Banjaluka shows that it can be a predictable partner, the State Department will know to reward it.
SAD
Aleksandar Vulin remains on the US sanctions list
After his release in a major prisoner swap between the West and Moscow on August 1, Russian activist Andrei Pivovarov said he was arrested after information Vulin allegedly passed on him to Russian security services
Kosovo
Bridge on the Ibar: USA against opening, Osmani rejects talks with Serbia
The United States of America announced that at the moment it does not support "any moves that change the current status of the bridge in Kosovska Mitrovica". The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said that she opposes "in every way the discussion on the opening of the bridge in Brussels". "We have nothing to ask Serbia," said Osmani
Montenegro
State companies do business with companies that are under US sanctions due to their connection with Milorad Dodik
The United States of America (USA) will use all means at its disposal against those who do business with entities under US sanctions, such as those who cooperate with companies linked to the President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik and members of his family
Human trafficking
State Department: Serbia has been stagnating for the third year
The State Department's report stated that the Government of Serbia does not fully meet the minimum standards for combating human trafficking, but that it is making significant efforts to do so.
State Department
USA disappointed by the election of Vulin and Popović to the Government of Serbia
"Our position on Mr. Vulin is well known. He remains under US sanctions," a State Department spokesman said in a statement.
State Department report
In Serbia, representatives of state services apply torture and other inhumane procedures
The report states that credible reports have noted that in Serbia there is a problem with the independence of the judiciary and serious restrictions on freedom of expression and the media, which includes violence against journalists, serious corruption in the government, human trafficking and violence against the LGBT community.
SAD
US State Department official resigns over Gaza policy
State Department Human Rights Official Anel Schelain Resigns Over US Continued Arms Supply to Israel for Military Operation in Gaza
Internationalization of Serbian elections
The USA appeals to the Government of Serbia to immediately implement the recommendations of the ODIHR
In a written response to Voice of America's inquiry, the US State Department points out that it expects the Serbian Government to act without delay on the recommendations stated in the report of the international observer mission OSCE/ODIHR.
China-US relations
Chinese hackers stole 60.000 emails from the US State Department
In a new attack on the State Department's email, Chinese hackers stole about 60.000 emails from ten different accounts. The attack heightened tensions between China and the US. Beijing denies involvement in the hacking attack