Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić urged the international community in a CNN interview to take decisive steps against those who intensify tensions in northern Kosovo and Metohija. He pressed for firm measures aimed at stabilizing the situation and preventing further escalations on the ground.
Vučić expressed gratitude to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for condemning Pristina’s actions, emphasizing the role of allied voices in signaling the seriousness of the moment. The discussion underscored broad international concern about developments in the region and called for united action to deter provocations that could destabilize the Balkans.
Reports indicate that Washington has acted to restrict contact with Kosovo’s representatives, barring officials from Pristina from entering the United States and halting official discussions. This move reflects the United States’ stance on the status and behavior of Pristina authorities amid ongoing tensions.
Earlier remarks noted a significant shift in the security posture in the area. On May 26, Serbian authorities were reported to have intensified preparations as the situation in Kosovo appeared to deteriorate. In the early hours of that day, Kosovo security forces reportedly approached the provincial administration buildings in several municipalities with the aim of taking control of those sites, contributing to a heightened state of alert in the region.