The opposite is the case in the southeastern Balkans, where Russia is still venerated as a Slavic Orthodox brother who fought to liberate the region from the Ottoman yoke. The Western elite have ...

Similarly, the Balkans have seen a rise in Russian influence, particularly in Serbia and Georgia. Former U.S. rear admiral Mark Montgomery observed that Russia has been "pushing the envelope with ...

Deep Background: It has been a long journey. The Baltic countries first signaled their readiness to join the continental grid ...

As US slapped fresh sanctions on Russian energy subsidiaries, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Russia must dispose of its ownership share in Oil Industry of Serbia if the company is to ...

MOSCOW, December 7. /TASS/. The Balkans should stay away from geopolitical rivalry NATO is seeking to impose, Russia’s Permanent Representative at NATO Alexander Grushko said on Monday.

TASS/. Russia sees Western attempts to destabilize the situation in the Balkans, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said. "The situation in the Balkans is escalating. And it is ...

Russia’s support for separatists in eastern Ukraine, the downing of MH17, dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, the EU and NATO enlargement processes in the Western Balkans, as well as visa ...