We have to warn you: the next five days will be dedicated to the Balkans! «The Balkan Dialogue — 2026» has launched in Belgrade, which means that the next several days will be filled with discussions, making friends and diving deeper into the most relevant processes in the Southeastern Europe. More than 30 young professionals from Russia and the Balkan region participated. Experts included specialists from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. What did the participants discuss on the first day? ✔️ Current energy development trends in Southeastern Europe ✔️Prospects for green energy and energy transition in the Balkans ✔️Potential for nuclear energy development in Serbia ✔️New gas routes and infrastructure in the region ✔️ The impact of geopolitical processes on energy cooperation But theory is just the beginning! In the evening, the participants began preparing for a simulation game, during which they will model real-life negotiation processes and explore ways to strengthen the resilience of Southeastern Europe. ➡️Read more about the results of the first day on our website. As for today, participants can look forward to discussions on security, military-political alliances, and new challenges facing the Balkan region. The program is implemented with informational support of RT Balkan and Balkanist.ru website. #BalkanDialogue #Balkans 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣