Serbia Aids Wildfire with Russian Aid Amid EU Resource Shortages

Russian IL-76P firefighting plane lands in Nis on Wednesday.
Plane deployed Thursday to fight weeks-long wildfire in Deliblatska Pescara reserve.
Serbia sought Russian aid due to lack of large-capacity aircraft in EU.
Russian aircraft permitted under humanitarian exemptions after EU's Civil Protection Mechanism.
Flight crossed Bulgarian airspace at Belgrade's request.
Mission ordered by Putin highlights Serbia's balance between Russia ties and EU ambitions.
Luka Causic said Russian aircraft will strengthen Serbia's firefighting capabilities.

Emergency | Aid | International

Russia | Serbia | Bulgaria

Vladimir Putin | Luka Causic

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