Tensions between Serbia and Ukraine over 'mercenaries'

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Source: mfa.gov.rs

Serbia has summoned its ambassador from Kiev last week after Ukraine raised concerns over Serbian "mercenaries" fighting on the side of pro-Russian rebels in its conflict-torn east. Serbian foreign ministry statement stressed that Serbia "respects Ukraine's territorial integrity" and had undertaken "a series of concrete moves" against citizens fighting abroad, including Ukraine.

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