# Zelenskyy visits Russian ally Serbia as Moscow pounds Kyiv 2026-08-07T23:03:55+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Serbia on August 7, meeting President Aleksandar Vucic. Serbia, historically close to Russia, has refused to join Western sanctions on Moscow but has provided non-military aid to Ukraine. The visit comes as Russia intensifies strikes on Kyiv, killing at least three people, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy said talks would cover economic ties, EU relations and security. Vucic reiterated he would not change his position on sanctions. Russia has accused Serbian firms of selling munitions to Ukraine, a claim Vucic has repeatedly denied. A senior Ukrainian official described the visit as a slap in the face for the Russians. Zelenskyy has not visited Serbia since becoming president in 2019. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - thehindu.com Tags: Balkans, European Union, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/zelensky-visits-serbia-as-belgrade-balances-russia-and-eu-ties/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/zelensky-visits-serbia-as-belgrade-balances-russia-and-eu-ties/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.