
Acts of Arson Renew Fears of Lasting Serbia-Kosovo Rift
Serbia’s Foreign Minister slammed the Kosovo government for being the “main generator of all crises” in Kosovo as it “avoids the commitments” it had made.
Serbia’s Foreign Minister slammed the Kosovo government for being the “main generator of all crises” in Kosovo as it “avoids the commitments” it had made.
While verbal assurances towards that end have been made, both parties refrained from actually inking the deal.
With more talks due on Saturday it appears the EU is still powerless to break the long-running diplomatic deadlock, in spite of both countries’ desire to join the bloc.
“We are totally opposed to the so-called Franco-German agreement, which is nothing more than an ultimatum to recognise the state of Kosovo.”
The leaders’ endorsement of the deal represents a major breakthrough for their countries’ deadlocked relations.
Demonstrations in Belgrade against Europride and in favour of traditional values showed the strength of patriotic movements and the Church. The new National Rally will hold a large meeting on 20 February in Nis.
“We are facing the biggest crisis in the world since World War II. What we have seen before is almost nothing compared to what is ahead of us. I know there’s a big escalation ahead of us … The next five or six months will be the worst of the conflict,” Vučić declared.
The president’s critical remarks come as Serbia, which so far has maintained its close economic ties with Russia amid the war in Ukraine, faces increased pressure from the West to impose sanctions.
“Neither the Hungarians nor the Serbs are responsible for this war, but both nations are paying the price,” Foreign Minister Szijjártó said.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić had sought to put troops in Northern Kosovo to protect the ethnic Serb minority there.