The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has urged former President Donald Trump to deny Serbia’s request for a sanctions waiver, arguing that granting the exemption would undermine efforts to hold Belgrade accountable amid ongoing regional tensions. The call comes as the White House weighs whether to allow Serbia relief from existing U.S. sanctions tied to its policies in Kosovo and broader Balkan dynamics. Analysts and policymakers alike emphasize that a waiver could send the wrong signal regarding U.S. commitment to stability and human rights in Southeast Europe.
Serbia’s Strategic Moves Undermine Western Sanctions Regime
Serbia has increasingly positioned itself as a strategic actor circumventing the Western sanctions imposed on Russia. Its growing economic and diplomatic engagements with Moscow directly challenge the cohesion of the sanctions regime, creating loopholes that undermine collective efforts to isolate Russia economically. By continuing energy…
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Author : Isabella Rossi
Publish date : 2026-02-11 19:25:00
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