Section: Balkan Insight (EU)
Croatia-Russia Trade Forum Opens in Moscow
Despite the widening of EU sanctions on the Kremlin and American disapproval, Croatia is seeking to extend its economic and trade ties to Russia via a major trade forum in Moscow. …read more Source: Balkan...
Croatia Tells Fighters to Return from Ukraine
After protests from the Russian foreign ministry, Croatia has issued a call for all its citizens to return from the Ukrainian front. …read more Source: Balkan...
Croatia Press Review – February 13, 2015
Moscow says Croatian fighters in Ukraine are breaking the Minsk agreement; programme for new president’s inauguration revealed; US ambassador Kenneth Merten says world should not act towards Russia as if everything is OK. …read more Source: Balkan...
Some Croats Fighting in Ukraine Army, Pusic says
Foreign Minister Pusic has confirmed that some Croats are fighting for the government army in Ukraine – but denies they are fighting in paramilitary units. …read more Source: Balkan...
Bosnia Presidency Condemns Arms Sales to Ukraine
Bosnia’s tripartite presidency has coe out against the planned export of arms to war-torn Ukraine after Bosnian Serb leaders complained that the trade threatened ties to Russia. …read more Source: Balkan...
Serbia and Montenegro Profit From Ukraine Flight Detours
The joint Serbian and Montenegrin air traffic agency expects higher revenues from overflight fees in 2015 as many airlines avoid Ukrainian airspace. …read more Source: Balkan...
Bosnia Minister Quits Over Arms Sales to Ukraine
Bosnia’s Foreign Trade Minister has resigned, citing pressures to allow ammunition sales to Ukraine, though some see other factors at play. …read more Source: Balkan...
Nuland Starts European Tour in Romania
US Assistant Secretary is due in Romania to discuss worrying regional developments concerning Ukraine and Russia before joining John Kerry in Bulgaria. …read more Source: Balkan...
EU Resolution Tells Serbia to Back Russia Sanctions
Draft resolution urges Serbia to align its foreign policy with that of the EU and impose sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: Balkan...
Dacic Urges Ukraine to Trust Serbia
On a visit to Kiev – ahead of Serbia assuming the chair of the OSCE – Serbia’s Foreign Minister says Belgrade will do all it can, while it heads the security organisation, to de-escalate the conflict. …read more Source: Balkan...
