Balkans | The United States condemns the police deployment in northern Kosovo

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated that they condemned the police deployment in the municipalities of Leposavic, Zvecan and Zubin Potok, where mostly Serbs live in northern Kosovo, and urged the Kosovo administration to withdraw this decision and refrain from actions that would fuel the crisis. conflict.

In a written statement on the situation in Kosovo, Blinken said: “The United States strongly condemns the Kosovo government’s actions to forcibly enter municipal buildings in northern Kosovo. These measures were taken against the advice of the United States and Kosovo’s European partners and have sharply and unnecessarily increased tensions.” Use his statements.

Noting that this administration’s move weakened efforts to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia, Blinken said, “This will have consequences for bilateral relations between the United States and Kosovo. We call on Prime Minister Albin Kurti to withdraw this policy and refrain from any action that would increase tensions and stoke conflict.” made remarks.

There was a clash between Kosovo Serbs and security forces who opposed the appointment of police in the municipalities of Leposavic, Zvecan and Zubin Potok, where most Serbs live in northern Kosovo.

The statement issued by the Kosovo Police said that security forces were tasked with assisting mayors who began their duties by winning the local elections held on April 23 in the respective municipalities, to enter official buildings.

The events that began as a result of Kosovo Serbs gathering in front of the municipal buildings to object to the appointment of the police continued; It was alleged that the Serbs blocked the roads to northern Kosovo with barricades.

On the other hand, it was reported that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic ordered the army to “get ready” and the army personnel moved to Kosovo’s borders.

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