editor, Author at Center for Western Balkans Studies

Zelenskyy in Belgrade: a sign that Putin is no longer a winner in Serbia – Boris Varga

Although the Ukrainian President’s visit to Serbia was of symbolic value, reactions to Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stay in Belgrade continued for a long time in the regional media Even far more…

August 23, 2026Opinions

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Western Balkans Overview Aug 21, 2026 – CWBS

Russian Aircraft Helps Fight Fires in Serbia On 19 August, an Il-76 aircraft of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief arrived at Niš…

August 22, 2026Reports

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Belgrade’s Combat “Toys”

Serbia is preparing to take a new step in the development of its defence industry — as early as September, the country plans to open a combat drone manufacturing factory…

August 20, 2026Articles

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25 Years After Ohrid: A Peace That Needs Improvement

The Ohrid Framework Agreement, signed in 2001, ended the armed conflict in North Macedonia. For 25 years, the country has maintained peace, while two communities that were once at war…

August 17, 2026Articles

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Western Balkans Overview Aug 13, 2026 – CWBS

President of Ukraine Visits Serbia On 7–8 August, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit to Serbia, where he met with President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Đuro…

August 14, 2026Reports

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Serbia’s Diplomatic and Lobbying Advance in Washington – Ljubomir Filipović

Over the past four years, Serbia has effectively pursued two parallel campaigns in Washington. One was directed at the Biden administration, the other at the Trump administration. The rhetoric, priorities,…

August 13, 2026Opinions

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Zelenskyy in Belgrade – Outcomes and Conclusions

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first official visit to Serbia became a notable event not only in relations between Kyiv and Belgrade, but also for the entire region of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.…

August 11, 2026Articles

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Western Balkans Overview Aug 05, 2026 – CWBS

Diplomatic Scandal Between Podgorica and Moscow Russian Ambassador to Montenegro Alexander Lukashik was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro for a meeting. The Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign…

August 6, 2026Reports

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Russian Telegram Once Again Poses a Challenge for Bosnia and Herzegovina – Nino Bilajac

Has the case of Ilia Perekopsky, long-time Telegram vice president and close associate of Pavel Durov, once again placed Bosnian institutions under a security test – or, how to strike…

August 4, 2026Opinions

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How Russians Are Bracing for Montenegro 2027? – Danilo Kalezic

At first glance, Montenegro appears to be one of the European Union's most reliable partners in the Western Balkans regarding Russia. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Podgorica…

July 31, 2026Opinions