Aleksandar Vučić discusses gas supply and NIS with Vladimir Putin

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held a lengthy telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss energy cooperation and bilateral relations. A primary focus of the discussion was the natural gas supply agreement, which is set to expire on September 30. Vučić expressed confidence that the arrangement will be extended, allowing Serbia to maintain a preferential gas price of approximately 318 euros per 1,000 cubic meters, significantly lower than the current market rate of 868 euros.

The leaders also addressed the status of the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), a strategic energy company currently facing US sanctions due to its Russian ownership. Vučić expressed hope for a solution that is beneficial to both parties. Additionally, the conversation covered regional stability, the conflict in Ukraine, and cooperation regarding Russian railways.

In a significant political development, Vučić informed Putin of his intention to resign from the presidency on Sunday. He expressed gratitude for the 14 years of cooperation between Serbia and Russia and thanked President Putin for Russian assistance in extinguishing recent fires in Serbia.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Antonio Guterres · Gazprom Neft · Kosovo and Metohija · MOL · Michael Flynn · NIS · Naftna Industrija Srbije · Petroleum Industry of Serbia · Russia · Serbia · United Nations

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[● 2 SOURCES] Vučić intends to run for the position of Prime Minister in the early parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25. gazeta10.com · lajmi.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed an agreement with Bolivia to abolish visas for holders of diplomatic and official passports.
[○ 1 SOURCE] According to the Republic Geostatistical Institute, Serbia's real GDP grew by 3.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Serbia signed an agreement with Grenada to mutually abolish visas for holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports.
[● 10 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić announced he will resign from the presidency on Sunday evening, September 27. ntv.al · gazeta10.com · lajmi.net · n1info.ba · www.rtvbap.rs · +5 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Vučić plans to hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding energy agreements, the Serbian Oil Industry (NIS), and Russian railway operations in Serbia. ntv.al · gazeta10.com · lajmi.net · n1info.ba · www.rtvbap.rs · +7 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Serbia and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a bilateral consultation mechanism between their foreign ministries.
[● 2 SOURCES] Former US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn described Aleksandar Vučić as an excellent leader and suggested the US use Serbia as a communication channel. nova.rs
[● 14 SOURCES] Vučić and Putin discussed the future of the Serbian Oil Industry (NIS) to find a mutually beneficial solution. ntv.al · www.rtvbap.rs · vojvodjanskireporter.rs · gazeta10.com · nsuzivo.rs · +8 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Former US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn described Vučić as an excellent leader and suggested the US use Serbia as a communication channel. gradskeinfo.rs · nova.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vučić warned at the UN General Assembly about the rise of nationalism and Nazi symbols in Croatia. www.sd.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Serbia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nepal to establish a bilateral consultation mechanism between their foreign ministries.