A classified US Administration document, European Union (EU) And United States of America (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) they are working significant criminal proceedings against Kosovo if the government of Albin Kurti does not take measures to reduce tensions. tension in the north This area has been the scene of clashes in recent weeks between the Kosovo police, the NATO mission in the country (Kfor) and the Serb community living there. Also what was re-enabled Dispute between Pristina and Belgrade.
In the document leaked by the Albanian delegation of the Euronews television channel specializing in European information, both Washington and Brussels multiple sanction plan Two-stage for Pristina. First freezing of funds and projects as well as Americans and Europeans suspension of the deal For Kosovars to travel Visa free in the EUand the membership process to the Council of Europe.
second stageIf Pristina continues to insist on her position, what will be launched is a passive attitude of their allies to non-recognition With Kosovo’s declaration of independence reorganization of the military presence in the region. In addition, Kosovo receives support from some international organizations and some sanctions may affect Kurti himselfAs explained by Euronews.
stance twist
The leak coincides with a turn in the position of the US and EU, Pristina’s historical allies however, in recent weeks they have harshly criticized Kurti’s decision to try to force it. Albanian mayors He was elected in a controversial election rejected by the Serb community in northern Kosovo. A few days ago, this led to violent clashes that injured 30 Kfor soldiers and injured more than 50 civilians, which particularly disturbed Washington.
What analysts attribute to the US and EU’s desire for the region to remain stable with the ongoing war in Ukraine also reflects a series of provocative statements by Kosovo leaders against Serbia and by Americans and Europeans against Serbia. Pristina. . An example of this was, just this week, the following words: american ambassador For the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar once again questions the Government of Kosovo coordinate your actions with your partners.
“I think it will unlucky“, said Escobar, that Kosovo shows that it is “not interested in cooperating with us”. Prime Minister (Kurti)‘ added the US official.
tectonic movement
At a time when Serbia was also experiencing a wave of protests against Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, the geopolitical tectonic movement in the region, mixed opinions About the long-term consequences in the experts. USA and EU,shameful lobbying campaign“It’s against the government of Kosovo,” said Jakub Bielamowicz, an analyst at the Polish institute Nowej Europy (New Europe).
Moreover, the situation on the field remains tense. So much so that this Thursday, we reached 11 days of Serb protests in four municipalities in northern Kosovo, where the conflict has intensified. deeper roots Look at the poor integration of Kosovo Serbs in Kosovo. The reason why the search seems difficult new elections in the northproposed by the EU, almost a solution real and permanent unless combined with other measures.
Source: Informacion
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