AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCarpathian Eight Summit: Ukraine launched the “Carpathian Eight” grouping in Bukovel, bringing together Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and the EU to push regional security, energy resilience, logistics and cross-border trade, with about 550 business representatives expected and deals worth around €1bn discussed. Serbia-Ukraine Talks: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić met Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines in Huta, saying they covered European integration, Russian attacks, energy ties, roads/rail links and tourism cooperation. Energy & Infrastructure Plan: A Carpathian Integration Initiative declaration backs electricity, heating and gas infrastructure, renewables, storage and modernization of critical infrastructure, aiming to attract investment and strengthen resilience. EU Visit Snub: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will skip Serbia (and Bosnia) on a Balkan tour, citing upcoming elections, while Serbia’s leadership hints the decision is also tied to EU criticism over Ratko Mladić’s funeral. Media Freedom Under Pressure: Serbia expelled Italian researcher Massimo Moratti, with rights groups and colleagues calling it an attack on independent journalism; in Niš, a journalist was reportedly blocked and surrounded while filming election stands. US Ambassador Nominee: Michael Young, nominated for US ambassador to Serbia, said Serbia should normalize ties with Kosovo and build its future with the US rather than Russia or China.
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