Vucic's Dilemma: A Balancing Act on the Brink of Disaster The wildfires that ravaged Serbia in early August highlighted President Aleksandar Vucic's delicate balancing act between his country's relationships with the European Union and Russia.
On one hand, seeking Moscow's firefighting assistance seemed a pragmatic choice in the face of disaster.
The arrival of Russian aircraft was met with celebratory coverage from pro government media, who dubbed it the "Russian beast.