Serbian leader Vucic's defeat leaves Washington in awkward position
In a shocking upset, a student movement resoundingly beat longtime Serbian leader President Aleksandar Vucic, ending his time in power after 14 years.
TL;DR
- A student movement has defeated Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, ending his 14-year rule.
- Vucic has been a dominant figure in Serbian politics since 2012, holding positions as party leader, prime minister, and president.
- Serbia is described as a pro-Russian, Orthodox country located within a Europhile region.
- Under Vucic, Serbia balanced relationships with Russia, the EU, China, and the US.
- Vucic had recently increased focus on the relationship with the U.S.