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Balkan regional diplomacy and Vučić's resignation

Overview

During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the shifting global order, asserting that the established international system has collapsed and is transitioning into a new era defined by two major power centers. He criticized nations that recognized Kosovo's independence, claiming they violated the UN Charter and UN Resolution 1244. Vučić reiterated Serbia's demand for the establishment of the Community of Serb Municipalities in Kosovo, stating that while Serbia has fulfilled its obligations under the Brussels Agreement, Kosovo has not. He also accused Croatia of promoting ‘Nazi-era symbols and values,’ a claim Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković previously rejected as a ‘baseless defamatory campaign.’ In a significant development, Vučić announced his intention to resign from the presidency on Sunday evening, September 27, following his participation in the assembly. He stated he will address the public around 8:00 PM to provide a formal explanation. Following his departure, Speaker of the Parliament Ana Brnabić is expected to serve as acting president until new elections are held. Vučić indicated he intends to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections on October 25 as a regular citizen, noting potential ambitions to run for Prime Minister. In preparation for his departure, Vučić held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussion covered the extension of the gas supply agreement, which is set to expire on September 30. Vučić stated that the agreement will be extended, ensuring stable gas supplies for Serbian citizens at a preferential price of 318 euros per 1,000 m3, significantly lower than the market rate of 868 euros. The leaders also discussed the future of the Serbian Oil Industry (NIS), Russian railway operations in Serbia, and regional stability. Vučić also expressed gratitude to Russia for its assistance in combating recent wildfires in Serbia.

Entities

Serbia · Aleksandar Vučić · Vladimir Putin · Russia · United Nations

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 20 SOURCES] Vučić announced he will resign from the position of President of Serbia on Sunday.
[● 10 SOURCES] Vučić intends to run for the position of Prime Minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections after his resignation.
[● 24 SOURCES] Vučić expects the gas supply agreement with Russia to be extended following his conversation with Vladimir Putin.
[● 21 SOURCES] The gas price for Serbia is expected to remain at approximately 318 euros per 1,000 cubic meters.
[● 17 SOURCES] The leaders discussed finding a solution regarding the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), which is subject to US sanctions due to Russian ownership.
[● 15 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić claimed that countries recognizing Kosovo's independence violated the UN Charter.
[● 14 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin and Aleksandar Vučić discussed the prospects of Moscow-Belgrade cooperation, including energy, oil, gas, transport, and healthcare.

Timeline

29 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Vučić expresses war fears and details conversation with Putin
Aleksandar Vučić expressed fears of war between Russia and Europe and detailed a conversation with Vladimir Putin regarding his resignation and the future stability of Serbia.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 76 sources
Aleksandar Vučić discusses gas supply and NIS with Vladimir Putin
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced his upcoming resignation and confirmed discussions with Vladimir Putin regarding the extension of a preferential Russian natural gas agreement for Serbia.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Balkan leaders hold high-level meetings at UN General Assembly
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about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 68 sources
Vučić addresses UN General Assembly on global order and Kosovo
At the UN General Assembly, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić criticized the collapse of the global order, condemned Kosovo's independence recognition, and announced his upcoming resignation.

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