Serbian President Vucic and Putin discuss energy deals and regional support amid protests.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call discussing bilateral cooperation, economic ties, and regional stability. They focused on energy, including a gas deal by May 31, and discussed the status of oil company NIS amid U.S. sanctions. Vucic thanked Putin for supporting Serbia's government amid anti-corruption protests that have lasted four months, and confirmed his visit to Moscow for the 80th Victory Day celebrations.