PARIS - President Vladimir Putin of Russia arrived on Oct. 16 in Belgrade to commemorate the city's liberation by the Red Army during World War II, in a visit that underlined Moscow's growing attempt to assert its influence in the western Balkans, even as Serbia tries to link itself inextricably to the West without losing Russia's support.
New York Times: Serbia honors Putin while keeping its eyes on ties to the West
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) is seen trough a heavy rainfall during a military parade in Belgrade on Oct. 16, 2014.
