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Serbian analyst: Russia tightening grip on NIS, Putin doubts Serbian election outcome
N1 SerbiaLO·RS · RU·about 10 hours ago
Serbian President Vučić says the sale of NIS, the country's key energy company, is complicated by US sanctions, with no resolution in sight. The company has been in limbo for nearly a year, creating economic uncertainty for Serbia. The statement signals ongoing friction between Serbia and the US over energy policy and sanctions.
Russia is reportedly tightening its control over Serbia's NIS oil company, a development complicated by existing US sanctions that have stalled NIS's sale. This situation creates economic uncertainty for Serbia and suggests potential Russian leverage ahead of upcoming Serbian elections, though the extent of Russian control and Putin's electoral concerns remain unconfirmed claims.