Serbian president resigns, seeks prime minister role amid protests and EU funding halt

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation, triggering snap elections amid widespread protests against corruption and authoritarian rule. Vučić's tenure has been criticized as a return to dictatorship, marked by close ties to Russia and a balancing act between Moscow and the EU, which recently halted significant funding. Despite his resignation, Vučić is expected to seek the prime minister position, maintaining his influence over Serbia, which has historically strong ties to Russia.