“Despite the difficulties associated with the coronavirus pandemic, our relations were not only maintained at all levels, but also developed in all directions,” Putin said in talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

According to him, in 2021, an increase in trade was recorded between the countries.

He added that this will help overcome the 2020 recession.

Earlier, Aleksandr Vucic said that Serbia intends to buy 3 billion cubic meters each.

meters of Russian gas every year for ten years.