US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and Putin's reluctance to end it. Serbia, friendly to Russia, has been accused of supplying arms to Ukraine, leading to tensions with Moscow. Aleksandr Dugin criticized Serbian President Vučić, who faces protests over corruption and a halt to military exports. Serbia's agreements with the West, including a lithium deal with the EU and a Rafale jet purchase from France, signal a shift away from Russia. The US is also supporting Serbia's telecommunications development, raising concerns in Moscow about destabilizing Belgrade's government.