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N1 Exclusive: Ukrainian Delegation Expected in Serbia, Zelenskyy May Lead Visit

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • An Ukrainian delegation is expected to visit Serbia this week, with a possibility of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leading the group.
  • Such a visit would be the first for Zelenskyy to Serbia since taking office and since the start of the Russian invasion.
  • The visit, if confirmed, could include the signing of a memorandum of understanding on trade cooperation, as both nations aspire to join the European Union.

Exclusive reports indicate that Serbia may soon host a Ukrainian delegation, with the potential for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy himself to lead the visit. This potential high-level engagement, occurring amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, would mark a significant moment in bilateral relations, representing Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia since assuming the presidency in 2019 and certainly since the full-scale Russian invasion began in 2022.

While official confirmation remains pending, and the volatile nature of wartime means such plans can change rapidly, diplomatic sources in Belgrade anticipate the visit could coincide with the signing of a joint memorandum on trade cooperation. This development aligns with the shared aspirations of both Serbia and Ukraine to become members of the European Union, with mutual support for their respective European integration paths forming a cornerstone of their bilateral agenda.

This potential visit is particularly noteworthy given the complex history of relations between Serbia and Ukraine, especially since the 2022 invasion. While Serbia has consistently supported Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, it has refrained from imposing sanctions on Russia. Previous interactions between the leaders have largely occurred at international summits, with Serbian President Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ‡ having visited Ukraine once in June 2025. The prospect of Zelenskyy visiting Belgrade offers an opportunity for direct dialogue on issues of mutual interest, potentially deepening cooperation despite the geopolitical complexities.

Good conversation about respecting the UN Charter and the inviolability of borders. About the common future of our peoples in a common European home. The development of our relations is in our common interest.

· Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy's social media post following a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ‡ in Athens, discussing bilateral relations and European integration.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.