Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed on Tuesday that the country will continue to receive Russian natural gas until March 31, 2026, following a new three-month agreement with Gazprom.
Speaking at a ceremonial event at the “Serbia” Palace, Vučić said citizens could be reassured, as the country maintains sufficient gas and electricity reserves to last through the winter.
“We have an agreement to extend gas supplies for the next three months. Let people sleep peacefully—Serbia will have both electricity and enough gas for the upcoming season,” Vučić said.
The Serbian leader also emphasized the need to upgrade the country’s energy infrastructure, citing planned interconnectors with North Macedonia and a new pipeline to Romania to ensure energy security and independence.
“We need to build a lot. We will construct an interconnector to North Macedonia and a crude oil pipeline to Romania. This will provide us with security and independence,” he said.
Vučić further noted that Gazprom is reportedly in talks with Hungarian company MOL regarding a stake in Serbia’s state-controlled oil company, NIS, potentially altering the ownership structure of the energy market.
The Serbian government has long prioritized achieving energy independence, and Vučić stressed the importance of ensuring long-term market stability, regardless of potential European sanctions.