Serbia has failed to align with four of six new European Union foreign policy decisions, creating a fresh diplomatic hurdle in its long-standing accession negotiations.
The Balkan nation adopted measures regarding Lebanon and Sudan but declined to endorse new restrictive measures targeting Russia, as well as decisions concerning human rights violations and cybersecurity threats.
This partial alignment underscores the persistent tension between Belgrade's EU aspirations and its strategic ties with Moscow.
The divergence highlights the structural challenges facing Serbia's EU integration process.
While the country has made progress on economic indicators, its foreign policy alignment remains a critical sticking point.
The refusal to adopt sanctions against Russia, in particular, places Serbia at odds with the EU's unified stance on the war in Ukraine and broader security concerns.