Ukrainian President ​Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Serbia ‌on Friday for his first visit to the Balkan country expected to ​focus on economic cooperation and ​bids by both countries to ⁠secure European Union membership.

Zelensky posted ​a video on Telegram showing ​his arrival ahead of talks with populist President Aleksandar Vucic and other officials.

“We will be ​speaking about expanding economic ties ​between our countries, relations with the European ‌Union, ⁠and other things that can work for our peoples, as well as security issues,” Zelensky ​wrote.

Zelensky’s visit will ​likely ⁠sour ties between Serbia and Russia, its long-time ​ally and main natural ​gas ⁠supplier.

On Thursday, Vucic said the two leaders would discuss European Union accession ⁠bids ​as well as economic ​and energy cooperation. [Reuters]

Source: Ekathimerini.com