Vucic receives holiday greetings from Putin

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has received a New Year and Christmas greeting card from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"In spite of the uneasy situation in the world, the relations between Russia and Serbia, based on centuries-old traditions of friendship and spiritual closeness, are developing in a constructive spirit," Putin's greeting card read.

"I am counting on a continuation of our dialogue and productive joint work on current affairs on the bilateral, regional and international agenda.

I wish good health, well-being and success to you, your relatives and your loved ones, and peace and prosperity to the brotherly Serbian people," Putin added.