Russians Fleeing Putin a Boon to Serbia’s Economy, Brnabic Says
- Serbia seeks EU membership without severing Moscow ties
- Talks with Kosovo remain top hurdle for Serbian government
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Serbia’s economy is benefiting from an influx of thousands of skilled, educated Russians who have fled their country since President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said.
The former Yugoslav republic has maintained a balancing act on Ukraine, condemning Putin’s assault while stopping short of adopting European Union sanctions targeting Moscow. Brnabic defended the stance with a reference to Serbia’s isolation during Yugoslavia’s violent breakup in the 1990s and punitive measures aimed at the government in Belgrade.