What's happened
Protests erupt in Serbia following controversial elections, with accusations of electoral fraud and external interference.
Why it matters
The protests and allegations of electoral fraud in Serbia are significant as they indicate a potential backslide towards autocracy and raise concerns about the stability of the Serbian government.
What the papers say
Politico and The Independent report on the protests and allegations of electoral fraud, with Politico highlighting the alignment of views between the Russian and U.S. envoys, while The Independent focuses on the recruitment of migrants for the war against Ukraine.
How we got here
The Serbian elections on December 17 were marred by allegations of electoral fraud, leading to widespread protests and concerns about the country's democratic values.
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