Zelenskyy Hits Serbia, Pleads for Arms as Kyiv Deaths Hit 4 in New Russian Barrage

Zelenskyy Hits Serbia, Pleads for Arms as Kyiv Deaths Hit 4 in New Russian Barrage

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Serbia, pushing for military support while Russian strikes killed four people, including a child, near Kyiv and threatened civilian shipping in the Black Sea.

· 1 min read ·
ukraineeuropeturkeymiddle eastisrael

Zelenskyy’s trip to Belgrade marks a diplomatic pivot for Serbia, a nation with deep ties to Moscow that has so far resisted joining Western sanctions [214802]. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pledged support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, calling Ukraine a “friendly nation,” even as both leaders discussed economic ties and EU membership [214744][214826]. The arms request was the central topic, though no public statements followed the talks [214802].

The visit came as Russian forces launched new strikes on the Kyiv region, killing four people, including a three-year-old child, according to local officials [214620][214788]. Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine faces a winter with no working thermal power plants, saying Moscow’s attacks killed 13 people in the last 24 hours [214826]. He added that the United States will supply Patriot air-defense interceptors monthly, but admitted the number will not be enough to fully protect Ukraine [214760].

Separately, Turkey’s foreign minister demanded an immediate halt to attacks in the Black Sea, warning that strikes now hit all commercial shipping without distinction, including Turkish-flagged vessels [214826]. Russia claimed its forces struck Ukrainian port infrastructure and military cargo ships, while Ukraine denied any intentional attack on Bulgaria after a drone exploded near a strategic gas pipeline [214826].

Sources

Zelenskyy in Serbia as Russia Strikes Kyiv Again #214788Zelenskyy Makes First Serbia Visit, Presses for Arms #214802Serbia’s Vucic pledges support for Ukraine’s borders despite Moscow ties #214744Kyiv Deaths Rise to 4, Including Child, as Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Hub #214620Zelenskyy: US to send Patriot interceptors monthly, but not enough to stop Russia #214760Turkey Demands Black Sea 'Moratorium' as Civilian Ships Come Under Fire #214826

Related

Zelensky’s Hometown Bombed: 16 Dead as France Rushes Missiles to Kyiv

Kyiv is bracing for a new wave of Russian missile barrages as France pledges fresh interceptor missiles and European leaders scramble for a seat at the peace table.

Russia Slams Kyiv with 30 Missiles in Second Major Attack This Week — NATO Summit Looms

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 14 people just hours before US President Donald Trump was set to travel to a critical NATO summit in Turkey [190404]. The attack is the second major assault on the Ukrainian capital in a week, following a strike Thursday that killed at least 30 people when missiles hit residential buildings [189418][188312].

G7 Slaps New Sanctions on Russia, Merz Calls It a "Day of Hope" as Ukraine War Rages On

G7 leaders have agreed to tighten sanctions on Russia in a bid to force Moscow into peace talks, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the summit after a deadly Russian drone and missile attack killed 11 people.

Russia’s Winter War: 437 Civilians Dead as Moscow Targets Ukraine’s Power Grid in ‘Weaponise Winter’ Push

Russia has launched a series of strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with state firms Naftogaz and DTEK reporting hits on multiple facilities as Moscow attempts to cut off heat and electricity during the cold months [221473]. The attacks come as United Nations monitors confirmed that July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in over three years, with 437 people killed and more than 2,600 wounded [219201].

G7 Leaders Slam Russia with New Sanctions as Ukraine Demands More Air Defense After Monastery Attack

G7 leaders are pushing U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain support for Ukraine, unveiling fresh sanctions against Russia’s oil revenue and pledging hundreds of millions in energy aid, as Kyiv reels from a deadly drone strike on a UNESCO-listed monastery.

Russia Fires North Korean Missiles at Zaporizhzhia, Killing 6; 50,000 Troops Could Follow

Ukraine says Moscow used North Korean-made missiles in a deadly overnight strike on Zaporizhzhia, killing at least six people and wounding 19 others, while President Volodymyr Zelensky warns Pyongyang may send up to 50,000 soldiers to back Russia's war effort.