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Vučić: Negotiations with MOL are not going well, I am not optimistic about the NIS deal

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that negotiations with MOL regarding the Russian stake in NIS are not progressing well and expressed hope that the US OFAC will understand Serbia's position.

Vučić: Negotiations with MOL are not going well, I am not optimistic about the NIS deal

TL;DR

  • Negotiations between Serbia and MOL regarding the Russian stake in NIS are not going well.
  • President Vučić is not optimistic about reaching an agreement before the negotiation license expires on May 22.
  • Vučić hopes the US OFAC will understand Serbia's position and avoid imposing penalties.
  • The president highlighted the state's responsibility to its citizens during the global economic crisis.