The European Union and the Russian Federation – the issue of sanctions
The European Union and the Russian Federation – the issue of sanctions

Author(s): Igor Novaković, Jovana Bogosavljević
Subject(s): Politics, Security and defense, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development
Published by: ISAC - Centar za međunarodne i bezbednosne poslove
Keywords: EU–Russia Relations; EU Restrictive Measures; Ukraine Crisis 2014; Crimea Annexation; Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP); Serbia EU Accession Process; Chapter 31
Summary/Abstract: One of the most frequently asked questions about Serbia’s foreign policy orientation concerns the relationship between the European Union (EU) and Russia following the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis in 2014 and how this relationship reflects on the position of Serbia in the context of its EU accession process. Namely, under Chapter 31 (common foreign, security and defence policy), Serbia has an obligation to bring its foreign policy in line with the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU, which implies joining EU foreign policy declarations and relevant measures arising therefrom. This chapter in Serbia’s pre-accession talks with the EU has not been opened yet. Moreover, the EU has not yet delivered the Screening Report despite the fact that both explanatory and bilateral screenings were completed back in June 2014 and September 2014, respectively.

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