Petar Petkovic, director of the Serbian government-run Department for Kosovo and Metohija (KiM), accused Prime Minister of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, of intent to “set on fire” the entire region of the Western Balkans. Petkovic said this broadcasting Serbian Radio and Television.
“Kurti, a Balkan fire maniac, wanted to set fire to not only Kosmet but the whole region yesterday,” said the politician.
According to him, as a result of yesterday’s action by the Serbian side, 52 people were injured, three of them were diagnosed with serious injuries. NATO military unit KFOR injured 41 people, 3 seriously.
Petkovic chose citizen Dragishi Galyak, who received two bullets from a fighter of the Kosovo special police unit.
According to the bureau director, Kurti’s actions make it clear that he wants to start a war, as this is the only way to avoid fulfilling obligations under the Brussels agreement – the establishment of a Community of Serbian Communities.
On May 29, thousands of Kosovo Serbs gathered in front of local government buildings in the north of the province to demand the withdrawal of the police and the recall of Kosovo Albanian mayors. NATO troops were sent to the buildings of the municipalities of KFOR, Zvechan, Leposavich and Zubin Potok. A large Kosovo police force followed, keeping Kosovo Serbs out of the buildings. At around 17:00 (18:00 Moscow time), clashes broke out between the citizens and the security forces.
On May 30, Kosovo Serbs again gathered in front of the town halls.
It was previously reported by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on the morning of 30 May. meets Against the backdrop of the situation around Kosovo with the “five” ambassadors (USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy) and the head of the permanent delegation of the European Union in the republic.