Energy & Sanctions: Serbia says it will not block the Gazprom–MOL process to sell Russia’s majority stake in NIS, with talks “progressing well” and a US OFAC deadline extended to June 16. Regional Diplomacy: Prime Minister Đuro Macut and Moldova’s Alexandru Munteanu attend the SEECP summit in Sofia, focused on regional unity, security, and sustainable development, with Bulgaria hosting and Romania set to take over the chairmanship. Rule of Law & Security: Serbia’s Interior Ministry Rapid Response Unit commander and several members were arrested over alleged trading in influence tied to a 2025 incident at a Belgrade restaurant; one suspect remains at large. EU Accession Pressure: European Parliament rapporteur Tonino Picula warns Serbia’s EU path is stalled on democracy, rule of law, anti-corruption, and media freedom, urging alignment with EU foreign policy including sanctions on Russia. Arms Industry Backlash: 12 activists were arrested in Belgrade during protests against an Elbit Systems drone factory, as critics link Serbia’s arms deals to the Gaza conflict. Bilateral Ties (Angola): President João Lourenço’s visit to Belgrade includes an award exchange and signing of 10 cooperation agreements with Serbia, spanning investment, transport, agriculture, ICT, and environmental cooperation. Foreign Policy (Kosovo): Serbia’s FM Marko Đurić met Angola’s FM Tete António, highlighting Angola’s non-recognition stance on Kosovo and pushing for deeper economic cooperation.