Milena Djurdjic

Produced by Milena Djurdjic

March 23, 2018
Montenegro Honors Biden, McCain, Turner for Promoting Euro-Atlantic Integration

Balkan nation's top diplomat thanks US officials for supporting June 2017 NATO accession, improving ties
March 17, 2018
International Presence at West Point Benefits Both Foreign and American Cadets

In June 2017, Montenegro, once considered a Balkan stronghold of pro-Russian sentiments, quietly celebrated its entry into NATO, infuriating the Kremlin. Before joining NATO, Montenegro sent its first cadet to West Point. Nevena Nikolic and her international peers at West Point are getting an opportunity to see the world and America through the lens of its prestigious military academy, where officials believe having foreign cadets is crucial. Milena Djurdjic of VOA's Serbian Service has more.
February 28, 2018
Montenegrin Defense Chief Says NATO Contributions on Target for 2024

President Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense, calling it unfair to US taxpayers
October 19, 2017
US Senator Sees No Early End to Russian Meddling Probe

Despite pressure for quick resolution of congressional probes, key Democrat Ben Cardin says investigations will continue as long as necessary
June 15, 2017
US Sees Russia's 'Humanitarian Center' in Serbia as Spy Outpost

Senate warns Russian installation in southern Serbia is close to 4,000 members of NATO's peacekeeping force, including Americans, based in Kosovo
June 06, 2017
VP Pence Commits to NATO's Article 5 in Montenegro Accession Speech

Remarks come nearly two weeks after President Trump failed to reaffirm Article 5 commitments outlined in approved White House speech
April 26, 2017
McCain Calls for Greater US, EU Engagement in Balkans

Top Republican and Senate Armed Services Committee chairman says US should expand European reassurance campaign to southeastern Europe
March 27, 2017
Montenegro's Bid to Join NATO Advances With US Senate Vote

Move sets the stage for final vote later this week, approving the treaty requires a two-thirds' vote in the Senate, after which the president can ratify it
March 20, 2017
Montenegrin FM: US Supportive in Alleged Coup Probe

Montenegro's foreign minister says US-led NATO allies have been supportive of probe into what Montenegrin prosecutors are calling pro-Russian plot to overthrow country's pro-Western government
January 14, 2017
US to Serbia, Kosovo: Normal Ties More Important Than One Spat

Key US diplomat to Balkans says tensions over release of Kosovar guerrilla commander could undermine mutual EU integration bids
January 11, 2017
US Senate Committee Advances Montenegro NATO Bid to Vote

In December, the Senate failed to approve the treaty unanimously
April 04, 2014
Number of Families Seeking Shelter in DC Rises Sharply

Advocates for homeless families say it should have been anticipated and that the US capital is becoming too pricey for the lowest-income families
April 04, 2014
Sharp Rise in Number of Families Seeking Shelter in DC

The number of homeless families in the Washington, D.C. shelter system more than doubled this past winter - well beyond earlier expectations of a 10-percent increase. But homeless advocates say it should have been anticipated and that the U.S. capital is becoming too pricey for the lowest-income families. Milena Durdic of VOA’s Serbian Service has the story.
January 16, 2014
Attacks Against Montenegro Media Raise International Concerns

Two recent incidents are raising concerns and condemnation from human rights groups
April 04, 2013
Washington DC Facing Family Homelessness Crisis

Recent data show more than 1,000 families living on streets or in shelters of nation's capital

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Milena Djurdjic

Produced by Milena Djurdjic

Montenegro Honors Biden, McCain, Turner for Promoting Euro-Atlantic Integration

International Presence at West Point Benefits Both Foreign and American Cadets

Montenegrin Defense Chief Says NATO Contributions on Target for 2024

US Senator Sees No Early End to Russian Meddling Probe

US Sees Russia's 'Humanitarian Center' in Serbia as Spy Outpost

VP Pence Commits to NATO's Article 5 in Montenegro Accession Speech

McCain Calls for Greater US, EU Engagement in Balkans

Montenegro's Bid to Join NATO Advances With US Senate Vote

Montenegrin FM: US Supportive in Alleged Coup Probe

US to Serbia, Kosovo: Normal Ties More Important Than One Spat

US Senate Committee Advances Montenegro NATO Bid to Vote

Number of Families Seeking Shelter in DC Rises Sharply

Sharp Rise in Number of Families Seeking Shelter in DC

Attacks Against Montenegro Media Raise International Concerns

Washington DC Facing Family Homelessness Crisis