Putin backs Vučić for Serbian PM; analyst warns Russia's support is conditional on power

Putin publicly expressed hope that Vučić becomes Serbia's next PM, signaling continued Russian backing. Political scientist Đokić counters that Moscow's support is transactional, tied to Vučić's control over levers of power, and would evaporate if he loses influence. The exchange highlights Russia's stake in Serbia's political trajectory amid EU accession tensions.