Russia and Serbia Discuss Gas Deal Extension and NIS Future
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What happened
Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vuciq, held a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin on September 26, 2026, covering bilateral relations and energy issues. During the talks, the gas deal between Serbia and Russia was discussed, which is set to expire on September 30. Vuciq also voiced hope that a solution would be found regarding the future of Serbia's oil industry, NIS.
From kosovarja-ks.com, bgnes.com
Why it matters
The discussions centered on extending the Russian gas arrangement, which Vuciq expects to continue at a favorable price of about €318 per thousand cubic metres, compared to a world market price of around €868 per thousand cubic metres. The terms of this extension are viewed as having immediate consequences for Serbia’s economy and foreign policy.
From kosovarja-ks.com, bgnes.com
Who's involved
- SerbiaThe country whose energy supply and national petroleum industry were discussed.
- Vladimir PutinThe Russian President who held the bilateral talks with Serbia's president.
- NISSerbia's sole oil refinery and a key component of the national petroleum industry.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SerbiaSpeculative
Serbia might gain immediate energy cost stability by securing an extension of gas supplies at a favorable price.
How this reaches others
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Bilateral talks between Serbia and Russia covered energy deals, NIS, and Russian aid.1 source
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The entities involved
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Serbia
country in Southeast Europe
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Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
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NIS
Serbian petroleum company
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