186. President Aleksandar Vučić: Russia, China, and How Serbia Could Join the EU

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  • 27 April 2026

  • Posted by Alastair Campbell

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How does President Vučić justify Serbia's geopolitical balancing act between Russia, China, and the European Union? Why does he warn that if the EU further delays enlargement, the United States might seize the opportunity to build its own sphere of influence in Southeastern Europe? Can Serbia join the EU without recognising Kosovo's independence, and what would that mean for Europe's future?


Rory and Alastair are joined by Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia, to discuss all this and more.


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2 responses to “186. President Aleksandar Vučić: Russia, China, and How Serbia Could Join the EU”

  1. Hi Alastair,

    yesterday BIRN Serbia journalist stated that it was an Israeli PR expert Srulik Einhorn who organised Aleksandar Vucic interview with TRIP as a part of Vucic global media promotion plan. BIRN has accessed a
    The claim is very serious and already people are talking about how much were Rory and you paid.

    Do you have any comment?

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