Serbia pledged aid to Ukraine but ducked calls for more pressure on Russia. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic agreed to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine but refused to comply with Western demands to tighten sanctions against Russia. This reflects Serbia's desire to maintain its traditionally close ties with Russia.
Vucic said he is ready to provide aid to Ukraine but will not join sanctions against Russia. Serbia maintains historical, cultural and economic ties with Russia while also seeking to join the European Union.
The decision demonstrates Serbia's strategy of maintaining balance in its foreign policy. The country is trying to stay neutral in the conflict between the West and Russia.