Serbian Election Underscores the Region’s Long Political Limbo

NYT World Thursday 22 October 2026, 09:01 UTC By Andrew Higgins 1 min read

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Aleksandar Vucic addressing supporters at a rally in Novi Sad, Serbia, last Friday.

Aleksandar Vucic addressing supporters at a rally in Novi Sad, Serbia, last Friday. [Image text:] ANE A ANEKCAHAAP BYYNT

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