Vucic: Ideas for funds to acquire part of NIS exist, unsure if US will accept

The US has imposed sanctions on the Serbian Oil Industry (NIS) due to its majority Russian ownership.

“All of this is torture for us, truly immense daily torture,” Vucic told the Serbian state TV (RTS) when asked if the path forward regarding US sanctions on NIS was clearer on Wednesday.

Regardless of the outcome, he said, Serbian citizens would be assured of a normal supply.

“I don’t know what the plan will be, some will attempt to make this happen, for certain funds to take over. Whether the Americans will accept it or not, I don’t know. But regardless, we have no reason to complain or lament. We are here for the people, we are here for the nation, we must ensure people’s livelihoods, we must ensure regular supplies, and we will get that job done,” Vucic said, adding that he couldn’t offer more details.