Pahor warns Western Balkans must not fall under Russian sphere of influence

Bled, 29 August - President Borut Pahor reiterated his appeal for the speedy integration of Western Balkans countries in the EU as he argued in an address to the Bled Strategic Forum that they should not be allowed to fall under Russia's sphere of influence should new bloc divisions occur.

Bled The opening event at the Bled Strategic Form. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled
The opening event at the Bled Strategic Form.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled The opening event at the Bled Strategic Form. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled
The opening event at the Bled Strategic Form.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled The opening event at the Bled Strategic Form. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled
The opening event at the Bled Strategic Form.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled Slovenian President Borut Pahor addressing the 17th Bled Strategic Forum. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Bled
Slovenian President Borut Pahor addressing the 17th Bled Strategic Forum.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Bled Slovenian President Borut Pahor addressing the 17th Bled Strategic Forum. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Bled
Slovenian President Borut Pahor addressing the 17th Bled Strategic Forum.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Bled Slovenian President Borut Pahor addressing the 17th Bled Strategic Forum. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Bled
Slovenian President Borut Pahor addressing the 17th Bled Strategic Forum.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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