LIVE: Ukraine's Zelensky visits Belgrade in first trip to Serbia

Bilateral Cooperation and Economic Ties [00:00]

• The meeting aimed to engage Ukrainian companies in Serbia and achieve significant results.
• Serbia expressed admiration for Ukraine's railway network and potential for mutual learning and collaboration.
• Discussions covered various forms of humanitarian aid, with a commitment to do more.

  "I believe that we can get good and very important results in the future."

Humanitarian Aid and Vaccines [00:00]

• Serbia has provided significant help in the form of vaccines.
• There is a belief that more can be done to support Ukraine.

  "We have now a significant help in the vaccines."

Ukrainian Support for Serbia [00:00]

• President Vučić noted that he has never heard negative words about Serbia from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy or his administration.
• He expressed gratitude for this positive stance from their Ukrainian friends.

  "I have to say that I have never heard of Volodimira Zelenskog, nor of anyone who could not hear any wrong words about our country."

Future Economic Prospects [00:00]

• Expectations for significant results in energetics and agriculture in the coming period.
• Focus on market access for products like soybeans, soybean meal, and sunflower.

  "I believe that in the next period, and in the future, and in the energetics, and especially in the area of Voloprivrede, we can achieve significant results."

African Continent and Future Conversations [00:00]

• Potential for collaboration on projects, particularly on the African continent.
• Hope for important conversations and continued dialogue in the future.

  "Especially on the African continent, and I will be hopeful that we can present and we have a very important conversation in the future, and in the future, we can also talk about it."

Welcome and Gratitude [00:00]

• President Vučić welcomed President Zelenskyy, expressing hope for continued friendship.
• President Zelenskyy thanked Serbia for its support to Ukraine, its independence, and its people.

  "I want to thank you for your support to us, to Ukraine, to support our support and the support of our people."

Situation in Ukraine and Russian Attacks [00:00]

• Zelenskyy described the difficult situation in Ukraine, with ongoing rocket attacks on infrastructure and energy facilities.
• He reported casualties, including 13 deaths in 24 hours, and injuries, highlighting the tragic nature of the aggression.

  "In the night there was again a rocket attack, the ballistic rocket, against our infrastructure."

Impact of Russian Attacks [00:00]

• Russian attacks target civilian infrastructure, including power stations, buildings, and universities.
• Ukraine is grateful for all the support received from other countries.

  "The Russian attacks are aimed at the majority of their opponents, which are working on the life of the people's lives."

Humanitarian Support from Serbia [00:00]

• Gratitude for a new package of humanitarian support from Serbia, especially in medicine and energy.
• This support is considered very important for Ukraine.

  "We are grateful for the new package of humanitarian support from Serbia for Ukraine, especially in the field of medicine, in the field of energy."

Bilateral Cooperation Projects [00:00]

• Discussions on cooperation that can strengthen infrastructure, ports, and railways in both countries.
• Specific projects for infrastructure development and restoration in Ukraine were discussed.

  "There are concrete projects in the development of infrastructure and also in the restoration and in Ukraine, first of all, which we can realize together."

Food Security and Winter Challenges [00:00]

• Cooperation in the sphere of food security was discussed, emphasizing the need to ensure people can live.
• Ukraine faces challenges this winter with damaged thermal power plants due to Russian strikes.

  "We talked also about the challenges of this winter for Ukraine, when we have practically no whole thermal power plant left due to Russian strikes."

Free Trade Agreement [00:00]

• Accelerating the agreement on a free trade zone between Ukraine and Serbia is a priority.
• The goal is to prepare everything for the agreement by the end of the year.

  "Our teams must work well to speed up the agreement on a free trade zone between Ukraine and Serbia."

European Union Relations [00:00]

• Discussion on Serbia's path to the European Union, with a wish for acceleration.
• Emphasis on fruitful cooperation within Europe based on mutual respect and benefit.

  "We will be happy if Serbia's path to the European Union is accelerated."

Diplomacy and Peace [00:00]

• Talks on diplomacy and all perspectives that can work to end the war.
• Ukraine desires a dignified peace and seeks to use every opportunity for guaranteed security.

  "We want a dignified peace, that every opportunity be used for the sake of peace, for the sake of guaranteed security."

Gratitude to Serbian People [00:00]

• Zelenskyy thanked everyone in Serbia who welcomed Ukrainians with respect and attention.
• He stated that this kindness will never be forgotten.

  "I want to thank all in Serbia, all the people who have accepted Ukrainians after the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine, who met our people with respect."

Air Defense and Peace Negotiations [00:00]

• Zelenskyy addressed questions about Putin's willingness for peace talks and Ukraine's need for air defense systems like Patriot missiles.
• He acknowledged the difficulty of predicting the war's end but expressed hope for peace.

  "Mr. President, from your perspective, what or who could force him to engage in real peace negotiation."