AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Serbia Diplomacy: Former University of Utah president Michael Young appeared before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee for confirmation as ambassador to Serbia, arguing Serbia is a key crossroads for social, political and economic ties and stressing religious liberty. Regional Security: Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen warned that Russia views the Western Balkans as a “second front,” pointing to Belgrade’s links with Moscow and urging the US and allies to keep forces on high alert. Carpathian Eight Push: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy thanked C8 leaders and businesses after the first Carpathian Eight summit, with agreements and projects aimed at security, energy and cross-border cooperation; Ukraine’s PM Serhii Koretskyi said the forum produced 50+ projects worth over €1bn, including energy, transport and agri-food. EU Engagement: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will skip Bosnia and Serbia on a Western Balkans tour, citing election timing. Kosovo Court: The Hague sentenced former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi to 25 years for war crimes, drawing mixed reactions across the region. Belgrade Community: Belgrade’s fall festival returns for its 63rd year with a pancake breakfast fundraiser and local food and parade events.
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