The Kremlin has sent a message to the new leadership in Belgrade: it would be worth cooperating with them

Dmitrij Peszkov, the spokesperson for the Russian president, expressed hope that Serbia's new leadership will recognize the benefits of cooperation with Moscow following the recent elections. He acknowledged the contributions of former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to the bilateral relations between Russia and Serbia and expressed hope that Vucic would continue his efforts in opposition. Peskov also welcomed the re-election of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, highlighting his role in enhancing cooperation with Russia. Regarding the Ukraine situation, he stated that ongoing military operations would continue despite the potential resumption of trilateral talks with the U.S. and Ukraine. He emphasized that territorial issues might be discussed in future peace negotiations but would not disclose details to avoid harming the peace process.