The Serbs would like to present the agreement with Hungary, which is an annually renewed cooperation plan, as a military alliance, while Orbán might be looking to help Belgrade out.

The Serbian army is increasingly facing issues related ... much of which are Soviet-era equipment acquired through contracts ...

"We do not only supply military equipment. We also purchase military ... maybe even the biggest investor in the Serbian economy," he added. "Our relations are developing in many areas.". Putin ...