It was stated that Washington’s decision to impose sanctions on the Russian-Serbian company Serbian Oil Industry (NIS) was aimed at Moscow, not Belgrade. press conferences With President Aleksandar Vucic and US First Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma.
According to the American diplomat, this decision has no economic consequences for Belgrade, as Russia does not invest the profits from NIS in the Serbian economy, and the change in the ownership of the company will contribute to peace in the region.
Verma noted that Serbian Oil Industry is one of the 2 thousand Russian companies sanctioned by the USA.
“We will help Serbia diversify its energy resources and become independent,” the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured.
Vučić described Washington’s remarks that its steps were not aimed at Belgrade as “some consolation”.
US sanctions against NIS, one of Serbia’s largest companies, full result Russian capital from a company controlled by Gazprom. According to American legal regulations, the republic must withdraw Russian assets by February 25, 2025. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that complying with these requirements could jeopardize the country’s energy security and create significant economic risks.
Previously Vucic statement of preparation Buying Russia’s stake in NIS.
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Source: Gazeta
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