Overview

• Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service publicly accused Serbia of secretly supplying hundreds of thousands of Soviet-era shells to Ukrainian forces.
• The SVR statement said Serbian defense enterprises use fake end-user certificates and intermediary countries to conceal these shipments.
• In March, Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic denied any arms exports after Moscow demanded proof of rockets sent to Ukraine.
• Serbia has balanced its declared neutrality and EU accession aspirations with deep energy dependence on Russia and refusal to impose sanctions.
• EU officials warn that Belgrade’s actions, including Vucic’s recent attendance at Moscow’s Victory Day parade, jeopardize its path to join the bloc.