Kosovo Urges EU to Freeze Belgrade’s Candidacy Status Amidst Russian-Like Troop Deployment

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Kosovo assesses that the deployment of Serbian troops on the border of the two countries is similar to Russia’s behavior towards Ukraine before the invasion. That’s why Kosovo’s foreign minister is urging the European Union to take action against Belgrade such as freezing its candidacy status. The warning came after the United … Read more

NATO Ready to Increase Peacekeeping Forces in Kosovo After Clashes: CNN Indonesia

NATO Ready to Increase Peacekeeping Forces in Kosovo After Clashes: CNN Indonesia

CNN Indonesia Sunday, 01 Oct 2023 05:30 WIB NATO is ready to increase its peacekeeping forces in Kosovo after clashes in the region. (AFP/STRINGER) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said it was ready to increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo after clashes occurred in the area. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said … Read more

Serbia Deploys Heavy Troops on Kosovo Border, Raises Tensions

Serbia Deploys Heavy Troops on Kosovo Border, Raises Tensions

2023/09/30 09:30 Serbia has deployed heavy troops on the border with Kosovo. Schematic diagram of the Serbian army. (AFP) [Real-time News/Comprehensive Report]Russia stationed troops on the Ukrainian border through exercises last year. After the United States warned that the Russian army might invade, Putin launched a large-scale attack. Now a similar situation is repeated in … Read more

White House Urges Serbia to Withdraw Forces from Kosovo Border

White House Urges Serbia to Withdraw Forces from Kosovo Border

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby (archive) John Kirby, coordinator of strategic communications at the National Security Council at the White House, said this evening, Friday, that “the White House urges Serbia to withdraw its forces from the border with Kosovo.” Kirby added that Serbia and Kosovo must “fulfill their obligations and avoid … Read more

United States Calls for Withdrawal of Serbian Troops on Kosovo Border

United States Calls for Withdrawal of Serbian Troops on Kosovo Border

The United States claims to have spotted a “significant deployment” of Serbian troops on the Kosovo border. They are calling for the withdrawal of this army. NATO is ready to reinforce its troops on site. Climbing in the Balkans. This Friday, September 29, a White House spokesperson “calls on Serbia to withdraw the troops” massed … Read more

Armed Men Attack Kosovo Monastery: 4 Dead, 4 Arrested in Border Clash

Armed Men Attack Kosovo Monastery: 4 Dead, 4 Arrested in Border Clash

Sep 24, 2023 at 8:28 PM Update: 33 minutes ago A battle between armed men and Kosovar authorities in a Kosovo monastery near the Serbian border ended on Sunday. Three men and an officer were killed, four others were arrested. This was reported by Kosovo’s Minister of the Interior Xhelal Svecla. An unidentified group in … Read more

Deadly Ambush and Standoff in Northern Kosovo Sparks Tensions with Serbia

Deadly Ambush and Standoff in Northern Kosovo Sparks Tensions with Serbia

According to Reuters, gunfire was heard in an area in northern Kosovo where a patrol was ambushed, killing a police officer and hours later at least 30 gunmen were surrounded by authorities. Earlier on Sunday, a police officer was killed and another injured in a shooting in the village of Banjska, the first such violence … Read more

Violence in Kosovo: 30 Armed Men Surrounded by Police Forces | Latest News

Violence in Kosovo: 30 Armed Men Surrounded by Police Forces | Latest News

Jakarta – Prime Minister Albin Kurti said gunfire was still ongoing between armed groups and authorities in Kosovo north. One policeman died in the attack. Kurti said at least 30 armed men were surrounded near Banjska in northern Kosovo. The police called on the armed group to surrender. “There are at least 30 people who … Read more

Swiss Captain Granit Xhaka Criticizes Lukewarm Preparation for Match in Pristina

Swiss Captain Granit Xhaka Criticizes Lukewarm Preparation for Match in Pristina

Granit Xhaka and Milot Rashica fighting for the ball Source: SITA/AP/Visar Kryeziu PRISTINA – The captain of the Swiss national football team, Granit Xhaka, criticized the allegedly lukewarm preparation for the match in Pristina after Saturday’s 2:2 draw with Kosovo in the European Championship qualifiers. The leading team of Group I led twice in the … Read more