{"id":199997,"date":"2026-02-01T17:47:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T15:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=199997"},"modified":"2026-02-01T17:47:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T15:47:48","slug":"the-nis-issue-is-very-complicated-russian-ambassador-to-serbia-says-negotiations-are-not-yet-fully-concluded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/the-nis-issue-is-very-complicated-russian-ambassador-to-serbia-says-negotiations-are-not-yet-fully-concluded\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cTHE NIS ISSUE IS VERY COMPLICATED\u201d: Russian Ambassador to Serbia Says Negotiations Are Not Yet Fully Concluded!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandar Bocan Har\u010denko stated that <em>\u201cnegotiations regarding NIS are not yet fully concluded, but there has been progress, and the entire process is moving in a direction that suits everyone, as confirmed by statements from Serbian officials.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;I would say that the current results of the talks fully reflect the friendly relationship between Russia and Serbia. And most importantly, they provide the opportunity for continued cooperation in the energy sector and in every other field,&#8221;<\/em> Har\u010denko said in an interview with today\u2019s <em>Ve\u010dernje novosti<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked whether OFAC\u2019s decision to extend NIS\u2019s license until February 20 should be seen as a signal that the U.S. side might give the green light for a final agreement on the sale of Russia\u2019s stake in <em>MOL<\/em>, or if complications are still very possible, he said he is <em>\u201cvery cautious about this.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-serbiantimes-info wp-block-embed-serbiantimes-info\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"y7odLNQEoF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/dodik-zelim-da-iskoristim-medjunarodni-tajming-da-republika-srpska-bude-nezavisna\/\">DODIK: \u017delim da iskoristim me\u0111unarodni tajming da Republika Srpska bude nezavisna!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#132;DODIK: \u017delim da iskoristim me\u0111unarodni tajming da Republika Srpska bude nezavisna!&#147; &#8212; Serbiantimes.info\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/dodik-zelim-da-iskoristim-medjunarodni-tajming-da-republika-srpska-bude-nezavisna\/embed\/#?secret=tQ4scBQom0#?secret=y7odLNQEoF\" data-secret=\"y7odLNQEoF\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The NIS issue is very complicated. OFAC is involved, and we cannot rule out any scenario. That is the world we live in. OFAC\u2019s decision to extend the license is very significant, primarily to maintain the functionality of NIS and the Pan\u010devo Refinery, as it is an industrial resource important for Serbia\u2019s broader energy security. In other words, we have a glimmer of hope,&#8221;<\/em> Bocan Har\u010denko explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also stated that Serbia\u2019s supply of Russian gas after March will remain stable and at the most favorable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Yes, as it has been so far, there is no doubt about that. This is based on the principled agreement and understanding between the presidents of Russia and Serbia. Of course, the situation now is very different from previous times when long-term contracts were signed, as we had stability in the energy and gas markets and in transportation. 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