Kosovo's leader says Russia prevailing in Ukraine would threaten 25 years of peace in the Balkans
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Kosovo's prime minister said Thursday that the Balkan region has enjoyed the greatest degree of peace, freedom and democracy over the past 25 years but that this could be reversed if Russia prevails in Ukraine and encourages Serbian expansion.
Albin Kurti, who has served as Kosovo's leader since 2021, said it was important for the West to stand united in support of Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Kurti argued that a stronger Russia would embolden Serbia — and that not only Kosovo but also Bosnia, Montenegro and “perhaps North Macedonia” would be endangered by what he described as Serbian expansionist ambitions.
The relationship between Kosovo and Serbia remains tense and the 13-year-long normalization talks facilitated by the European Union have failed to make progress, especially following a shootout in September last year between masked Serb gunmen and Kosovo police that left four people dead.
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