“We received a preliminary date for a meeting with Putin on November 25 ... I plan to discuss gas prices,” RIA Novosti quoted Vucic as saying.

He also noted that he expects favorable prices.

The press secretary of the Russian president confirmed the upcoming visit of the Serbian leader.

"Yes, Vucic's visit to Russia is being prepared," TASS quoted Peskov as saying.

He added that information on the exact dates will be timely.

Earlier, Alexander Vucic, at a briefing following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, said that he had asked Russian officials, including the Russian president, for the most favorable gas price in Europe.