THE MAIN VECTORS OF COOPERATION BETWEEN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA IN THE XXI CENTURY
The article describes the perspectives of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Serbia. The purpose of research is to determine the main vectors of interaction between countries in the twenty-first century. In the main part, the global qualitative investigation of the positive aspects of interaction between countries, are carried out. Despite the desire of the Republic of Serbia to become a member of the European Union, relations with the Russian Federation are of particular importance. Serbia’s relations with Russia are included in the main foreign policy priorities of Serbia. The main areas of cooperation between Russia and Serbia include political, economic and cultural vectors. Russia has established as an important political and economic partner of Serbia. In 2013, the countries signed the Declaration on Strategic Partnership, which is based on democratic values shared by both countries, the principles of sovereignty, equality and territorial integrity of states, peaceful resolution of conflicts, mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs and obligations of states. Moreover, in order to build strong and long-term ties between Russia and Serbia, it is necessary to develop humanitarian cooperation. In the article, the advantage of cooperation between Russia and Serbia is given. In the conclusion, it is stated that the Russian Federation and the Republic of Serbia continue to strengthen cooperation in the fields of politics, economy and culture. The recapitulation and ideas can be used for the continuation of the research of the relations between Russia and Serbia in the main areas: political cooperation, trade and economic cooperation, spiritual and cultural ties