Russian antiwar group in Serbia says authorities have rejected activist’s residence permit

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A Russian antiwar group in Serbia says authorities have refused to extend the residence permit of one of its activists, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian Democratic Society says one of its founders, Vladimir Volokhonski, had all the necessary documentation but the authorities cited a security risk as the reason for their decision. Serbian police have not commented. A copy of a police document provided by the Russian group said a security assessment of Volokhonski’s case showed unspecified “obstacles” for the extension of his stay. Serbia has maintained friendly relations with Russia and has not joined Western sanctions against Moscow, despite condemning its invasion of Ukraine.