Aleksandar Vucsics, the Serbian president, expressed disappointment over Moscow's short-term gas contract offer after lengthy negotiations for a longer agreement. He linked the delay to U.S. sanctions on the Naftna Industrija Srbija (NIS) oil refinery. Vucsics emphasized Serbia's sufficient reserves and rejected suggestions of nationalizing NIS to bypass sanctions, asserting that the country does not resort to such measures. He hopes for a resolution between Russia and the U.S. amid increasing pressure due to potential winter gas shortages and ongoing domestic protests. Teljes cikk (Világgazdaság)