Inside the country backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – BBC Newsnight visits Serbia

As the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, the majority of people in almost every European country are opposed to the war… with one notable exception. Serbia has long been an ally of Russia, with close political and economic links.

It is thought that more than 70% of Serbs support Moscow over Kyiv. In the capital, Belgrade, pro-Russian graffiti can be seen on walls, while souvenir shops sell President Putin merchandise and even pro-war symbols.

So, where does it come from? Is it historical links between two Slavic and Orthodox nations, is it realpolitik or is something more insidious at play?

Working with the World Service Investigations Unit, BBC Newsnight’s international correspondent Joe Inwood travelled to Serbia to investigate.

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