The Kremlin expressed confidence in Serbia's ability to restore order despite significant anti-government protests calling for snap elections and the end of President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule.

Thousands of Serbian protesters blocked key roads in Belgrade and across the country Sunday, pressing for snap elections in a second straight night of unrest sparked by a massive rally in the capital.

But a new government was formed through a reshuffle and President Aleksandar Vucic has dismissed calls for elections. He has accused “foreign powers” of orchestrating the protests. For more than half ...