The World
Zelensky: Trump betrayed us
Donald Trump has moved to the wrong side of history, said the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. He considers the agreement between Trump and Putin on the Russian delivery of diesel a betrayal
The World
Is Trump sacrificing Ukraine for congressional elections?
The agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian Vladimir Putin on the export of diesel caused dissatisfaction in Ukraine. Energy prices are the main topic in the US mid-term elections and Trump is looking for a scapegoat to cover up the bad economic situation
The World
Trump's "energy truce": Zelensky is hearing about it for the first time, Putin is not announcing it
US President Donald Trump announces a partial ceasefire in Ukraine. Zelensky says he is hearing about it for the first time. Putin does not advertise
The World
Trump turned against Zelensky: He is a real problem for the whole world, he should be replaced
US President Donald Trump believes that Ukraine should get a new leader who would be able to reach a peace agreement with Russia
Serbian-Russian relations
Lavrov: Vučić bravely resists EU pressures and don't even think of arming Ukraine
In the statement of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Zelenski's visit to Belgrade, it is clear that Vučić reported everything to Moscow a priori. The experienced diplomat praises the "courage" of the Serbian president and at the same time warns unequivocally what the Kremlin expects from him
Vučić – Zelensky meeting
What was this supposed to mean?
It was striking that the Serbian president again spoke about economic cooperation, while the Ukrainian stated that 13 people had been killed in Ukraine in the last 24 hours and that it was the "tragedy of Russian aggression against independent Ukraine". If the visit had to be mentioned, then the thesis was used in the pro-regime media that only Vučić could do this - that Zelenski should come to his feet until he imposes sanctions on Russia.
Serbia and Ukraine
What does Serbia get from Zelenski's visit?
"Zelenski's visit is part of a policy that causes little controversy in the country, but potentially brings significant benefits in the West," believes Nikola Burazer, program director of the Belgrade Center for Contemporary Politics.
Energy Industry
Serbia's exports to Ukraine increased by 92,4 percent, the main trump card being electricity
In six months of 2026, Serbia exported electricity to Ukraine for 57,8 million dollars, although before that it did not export almost at all. The Ministry of Energy tells "Vreme" that they are "helping Ukraine in the recovery of the energy system"
Reactions
Letter from FAZ to "Vremen": The editorial team refrains from "killing Russians", but will not tolerate slander and threats to their correspondent
"Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" journalist Michael Martens asked Zelensky in Belgrade how Europe could help "kill more Russians", that is, "Russian soldiers". In a letter to Vremen, the editors distance themselves from "killing Russians", but threaten legal measures against anyone who slanders and threatens Martens.
Analyze
Driving the president: Vučić succeeded in what he wanted with Zelenski's visit
"A slap to the Russians", that message remained in the European media after the meeting between Zelenski and Vučić in Belgrade. The Serbian president bought some more points where he needs to before the crucial elections
Mediji
Michael Martens for "Vreme": Why he thinks it is necessary to "kill Russian soldiers"
In the middle of Belgrade, German journalist Michael Martens asked Zelensky how Europe could help "kill more Russians", that is, "Russian soldiers". It turned out to be a minor scandal. Martens now tells "Vreme" where he was wrong and where he thinks he was not
Arms sales to Ukraine
Vučić and Zelenski: Let's talk about everything except grenades
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Belgrade brought a lot of talk about cooperation, territorial integrity and the European path, but one topic remained almost untouched - Serbian weapons that reach Ukraine through intermediaries. Vučić and Zelenski did not want to say much about it publicly, although it is clear that both of them know what it is about
A new chapter in bilateral relations
Vučić and Zelenski in Belgrade: Serbia supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine
The presidents of Serbia and Ukraine, Aleksandar Vučić and Volodymyr Zelenski, met today in Belgrade, where they discussed political relations, trade, energy, infrastructure and security. Vučić said that Serbia supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine
Bilateral relations
Vucic hugged Zelenski after not meeting him at the airport
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived in Belgrade, where he will talk with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, and the Prime Minister, Djur Matsut. This is his first official visit to Serbia. Zelenski's arrival was marked by a protocol foul at Nikola Tesla airport, where instead of Vučić, he was met by Minister of Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović
Protest
One hundred signatories blame Vučić for receiving the "head of the Kyiv regime"
Well-known right-wingers like Slobodan Antonić, Miloš Ković and Časlav Koprivica wrote a strong letter regarding the arrival of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
Analyze
Why is it worth walking through the minefield for Vučić and Zelenski
Volodymyr Zelensky and Aleksandar Vučić would have reason to shy away from meeting, but the calculation is still stronger - Vučić is buying the favor of the EU, and Zelenski needs ammunition and drones
Ukraine
On Saturday, Zelenski arrives for the first time in Serbia, a country that is a friend of Russia
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, will pay an official visit to Serbia on Saturday. He will be hosted by his Serbian colleague Aleksandar Vučić, the service for cooperation with the media of the head of the Serbian state announced
Ukraine
Zelensky replaced Sirsky: General Drapati is the new commander of the Ukrainian army
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksandr Sirsky from the post of Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. In the future, the army will be led by General Mihajlo Drapati, one of the most respected commanders of the younger generation
Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Trump: We will give Ukraine a license to produce the Patriot system
US President Donald Trump announced that he plans to allow Ukraine to license production of interceptor missiles for the "Patriot" system. Kiev has been looking for this technology for months due to increasingly intense Russian missile attacks
The war in Ukraine
Deadly Russian attack on Kiev: At least 11 dead and dozens wounded
In the Russian attack on Kyiv, residential buildings were severely damaged, people were trapped in multi-story buildings, while cars were burning on the city streets.
The war in Ukraine
How explosions in Moscow shattered Putin's dream of his own greatness
The smoke billowing over Moscow after the Ukrainian drone strikes and the growing problems at the front bring the consequences of the war closer to Vladimir Putin. Although he is under pressure from outside and inside, there is little sign that he is ready to give up the conflict he has started
The war in Ukraine
Trump welcomed the possibility of a meeting between Zelensky and Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. US President Donald Trump welcomed this possibility
Bilateral relations
Who will lead the Ukrainian delegation visiting Belgrade?
First, it was rumored that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was coming to Belgrade, then that his visit was postponed, and the Ukrainian media are now writing about the visit, but with another leader of the delegation.
Bilateral relations
Was Zelenski supposed to come to Belgrade on Thursday?
German journalist Michael Martens announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was supposed to visit Belgrade on Thursday, May 21, but that the visit was postponed.
Hungary and Ukraine
Barrage fire on the Kiev-Budapest route: Why did Orban and Zelensky go to war
Threats, blockades and political confrontations between the leaders of Hungary and Ukraine are becoming more and more difficult. Do the new tensions among European leaders foreshadow a wider conflict and a new crisis in Europe
Ukraine
The former head of the Ukrainian army on the conflict with Zelenskyi: Tensions started immediately after the invasion
The former head of the Ukrainian army and Zelensky's most serious opponent in the eventual presidential elections spoke for the first time about their deep rift
The war in Ukraine
Zelensky is ready for an agreement with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to personally meet with Vladimir Putin to resolve two key issues - territory and control over the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.