Tag: Serbia

What is behind the rising tensions in the Balkans?

Vol. 87/No. 3 - January 16, 2023

As the nearly yearlong invasion of Ukraine by Moscow continues, rising tensions between Serbia, backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Kosovo could lead to new fighting in the Balkans. The attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to stamp out…

Serbians protest rulers’ lies, demand gov’t step down

Vol. 84/No. 30 - August 3, 2020

Reacting with anger to the government’s decision to reimpose curfew measures after a resurgence of coronavirus infections, thousands in Serbia took to the streets of Belgrade and other cities beginning July 7 to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic. The government…