NATO chief commits to Bosnia’s territorial integrity and condemns ‘malign’ Russian influence
1 year, 1 month ago

NATO chief commits to Bosnia’s territorial integrity and condemns ‘malign’ Russian influence

Associated Press  

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — NATO supports Bosnia’s territorial integrity and is concerned by “malign foreign interference,” including by Russia, in the volatile Balkans region that went through a devastating war in the 1990s, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday. This is crucial for the stability and the security of the country.” NATO played a major role in ending the 1992-95 Bosnian war and implementing a U.S.- “NATO has been committed to Bosnia-Herzegovina for years,” Stoltenberg said. “Your security matters for the Western Balkans region and it matters for Europe.” The Bosnian Serb leadership has for years been blocking Sarajevo’s application for NATO membership, which Russia also opposes. Stoltenberg said NATO will consider deploying additional peacekeeping troops in Kosovo to ensure that the simmering tensions between the Kosovo Serb minority and ethnic Albanian majority does not spiral out of control and create “some violent conflict in Kosovo or in the wider region.” The NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, in operation since the 1999 war between Serbian government troops and Kosovo Albanian separatists, currently has over 4,500 troops from 27 countries.

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NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance, saying that the priority now must be to strengthen the country’s hand in any future peace talks with Russia by sending it more weapons. Rutte’s remarks, ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said …

Serbian leader speaks to Trump, pointing out Serb support during US election
1 month, 1 week ago

Serbian leader speaks to Trump, pointing out Serb support during US election

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he spoke with Donald Trump late Sunday, inviting him to visit the Balkan country while pointing out that in Serbia the U.S. president-elect had the highest level of support of all European states during the election campaign. The populist Serbian leader said the phone call was “very cordial” and added that Trump …

US-sanctioned Serbia official meets Putin, says Belgrade is an ally and won’t join Western penalties
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US-sanctioned Serbia official meets Putin, says Belgrade is an ally and won’t join Western penalties

Associated Press  

Serbia is a Russian ally and will never impose sanctions against Moscow or join NATO, the Balkan nation’s deputy prime minister said Wednesday as he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The remarks by Aleksandar Vulin, a former intelligence chief who is under U.S. sanctions, reflect persistent close relations between Belgrade and Moscow despite Serbia’s proclaimed bid to join the …

EU leaders agree on opening membership talks with Bosnia, but with many strings attached
9 months ago

EU leaders agree on opening membership talks with Bosnia, but with many strings attached

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed in principle Thursday to open membership negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina, even though the Western Balkan country must still do a lot of work before talks can begin. His action could prompt leaders of the Bosniak population to bolster their own capacity to protect their interests and possibly lead to violent conflicts that could overwhelm peacekeeping …

German foreign minister visits Bosnia, urges Western Balkans join EU in face of Russian aggression
9 months, 2 weeks ago

German foreign minister visits Bosnia, urges Western Balkans join EU in face of Russian aggression

Associated Press  

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Germany’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Western Balkans countries joining the European Union is a “geopolitical necessity” that would make Europe stronger in the face of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. “I would like all six countries in the Western Balkans to be able to join,” Annalena Baerbock said while visiting Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina. “The …

Deep divisions on Russia’s war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Deep divisions on Russia’s war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Four Central European countries are deeply divided over the Russian war against Ukraine and how to resolve the conflict, the prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia said on Tuesday. “I won’t keep it secret, it wouldn’t make sense, that we differ in the views of the cause of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and …

Deep divisions on Russia’s war in Ukraine evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Deep divisions on Russia’s war in Ukraine evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries

LA Times  

Prime Ministers Robert Fico of Slovakia, Donald Tusk of Poland, Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic and Viktor Orban of Hungary, from left, meet Tuesday in Prague. Four Central European countries are deeply divided over the Russian war against Ukraine and how to resolve the conflict, the prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia said on Tuesday. …

Serbia considers reintroducing a mandatory military draft as regional tensions simmer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Serbia considers reintroducing a mandatory military draft as regional tensions simmer

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia is considering reintroducing compulsory military service, its president said Tuesday, citing tensions in the Balkans and elsewhere in Europe. President Aleksandar Vucic said top army commanders gave him “a strong argumentation” in favor of the reintroduction of a mandatory draft, which was suspended in 2011 in a push to professionalize the armed forces. “As well as …

Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik vows to tear his country apart despite US warnings
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik vows to tear his country apart despite US warnings

Associated Press  

BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina — The Bosnian Serbs’ separatist leader vowed to carry on weakening his war-scarred country to the point where it will tear apart, despite a pledge by the United States to prevent such an outcome. “I am not irrational, I know that America’s response will be to use force … but I have no reason to be frightened …

Albania’s prime minister calls for more NATO troops in neighboring Kosovo following ethnic violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Albania’s prime minister calls for more NATO troops in neighboring Kosovo following ethnic violence

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama urged NATO on Wednesday to further boost its military forces in Kosovo and secure the country’s borders with Serbia, warning that recent ethnic violence in Kosovo could potentially trigger a wider Balkan conflict. Kosovo’s border with Serbia was “out of control,” Rama said after an informal meeting of Western Balkan NATO …

NATO head says violence in Kosovo unacceptable while calling for constructive dialogue with Serbia
1 year, 1 month ago

NATO head says violence in Kosovo unacceptable while calling for constructive dialogue with Serbia

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that the recent violent outbreaks in Kosovo were unacceptable and perpetrators must be brought to justice. “I welcome that Serbia is prepared to cooperate in these efforts.” Stoltenberg also urged Serbia and Kosovo to engage “constructively” in a European Union-mediated dialogue that is aimed at normalizing relations between the former …

European Commission’s chief tells Bosnia to unite in seeking EU membership
1 year, 1 month ago

European Commission’s chief tells Bosnia to unite in seeking EU membership

Associated Press  

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — The European Commission chief on Wednesday urged Bosnia to speak “with one voice,” regardless of the country’s different ethnic groups, so that it can move forward toward joining the European Union after gaining candidate status last year. The remarks by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen came as she wrapped up her tour of Western Balkan …

Finnish intelligence says Russia views Finland as a hostile nation due to its NATO membership
1 year, 2 months ago

Finnish intelligence says Russia views Finland as a hostile nation due to its NATO membership

Associated Press  

HELSINKI — Finland’s relationship with Russia has significantly deteriorated due to the Nordic country’s membership in NATO and over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and related sanctions. The agency, known by the abbreviation SUPO, said in a national security review that Russia was “prepared to take measures against Finland” and was likely to continue influencing operations and undermining bilateral links. Moscow’s …

What is behind renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo?
1 year, 2 months ago

What is behind renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo?

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo flared anew over the weekend when some 30 heavily armed Serbs barricaded themselves in an Orthodox monastery in northern Kosovo, setting off a daylong gunbattle with police that left one officer and three attackers dead. Kosovo’s majority ethnic Albanians, most of whom are Muslim, meanwhile, view Kosovo as their country and accuse …

Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support early Saturday for Ukraine joining NATO, saying the war-torn country deserves to join the alliance. “There is no doubt that Ukraine deserves NATO membership,” Erdogan told reporters, His support for Ukraine comes as Turkey has been holding off giving its final approval to Sweden joining NATO, saying Stockholm is not effectively …

Serbia to seek meeting with NATO chief, UN Security Council session on Kosovo tensions
1 year, 5 months ago

Serbia to seek meeting with NATO chief, UN Security Council session on Kosovo tensions

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s president on Thursday accused Kosovo of carrying out “silent ethnic cleansing” of Serbs and said his country will seek a meeting with NATO’s chief and an urgent session of United Nations Security Council to demand their protection. “Serbian people have been cornered.” Vucic said he will urge the meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg next …

The leaders of the Netherlands and Luxembourg tell Kosovo and Serbia to normalize ties for EU hopes
1 year, 5 months ago

The leaders of the Netherlands and Luxembourg tell Kosovo and Serbia to normalize ties for EU hopes

Associated Press  

PRISTINA, Kosovo — The leaders of the Netherlands and Luxembourg on Tuesday said that normalizing ties between Kosovo and Serbia would serve not only regional peace and stability but also their prospects of future integration into the European Union. Tensions between the two countries flared anew in May after Kosovo police seized local municipal buildings in Serb-majority northern Kosovo to …

Kosovo prime minister says he will not surrender country to Serbian ‘fascist militia’ after clashes in north
1 year, 6 months ago

Kosovo prime minister says he will not surrender country to Serbian ‘fascist militia’ after clashes in north

CNN  

CNN — Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti told CNN on Tuesday that he would not surrender the country to what he described as a Serbian “fascist militia,” following violent protests in its north over the installation of ethnically Albanian mayors in a disputed election. “The Government of Kosovo’s decision to force access to municipal buildings sharply and unnecessarily escalated tensions,” …

NATO to send 700 more troops to Kosovo to help quell violent protests
1 year, 6 months ago

NATO to send 700 more troops to Kosovo to help quell violent protests

Associated Press  

PRISTINA, Kosovo — NATO will send 700 more troops to northern Kosovo to help quell violent protests after clashes with ethnic Serbs there left 30 international soldiers wounded, the alliance announced Tuesday. In a video message issued Tuesday evening, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the mayors elected on April 23 “are the only ones who have the legitimacy to …

NATO urges Kosovo to ease tensions with Serbia after clashes
1 year, 6 months ago

NATO urges Kosovo to ease tensions with Serbia after clashes

Al Jazeera  

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Pristina to de-escalate tensions after placing army on high alert. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Kosovo to tone down tensions with Serbia, two days after clashes between Kosovan police and protesters who are opposed to Albanian mayors taking office in ethnic Serbian areas. In the wake of the latest unrest, Serbian …

NATO chief: Ukraine’s ‘rightful place’ is in the alliance
1 year, 8 months ago

NATO chief: Ukraine’s ‘rightful place’ is in the alliance

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg defiantly declared Thursday that Ukraine’s “rightful place” is in the military alliance and pledged more support for the country on his first visit to Kyiv since Russia’s invasion just over a year ago. NATO leaders said in 2008 that Ukraine would join the alliance one day, and Stoltenberg has repeated that promise throughout …

In pro-Putin Serbia, liberal-minded Russians seek a home
1 year, 10 months ago

In pro-Putin Serbia, liberal-minded Russians seek a home

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Russians “who recently arrived, who didn’t …

In pro-Putin Serbia, liberal-minded Russians seek a home
1 year, 10 months ago

In pro-Putin Serbia, liberal-minded Russians seek a home

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — At a central square in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade, dozens of Russians gathered recently to denounce President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, holding up photos of political prisoners from their homeland. Russians “who recently arrived, who didn’t know much about Serbia before, yes, many of them told me they were completely shocked to see this idolization specifically …

NATO should renew its commitment to Kosovo
1 year, 11 months ago

NATO should renew its commitment to Kosovo

Al Jazeera  

On December 10, ethnic Serbs started setting up roadblocks in northern Kosovo, near the Serbian border, to protest against the arrest of an ethnic Serb former police officer. The fragile relationship between the two neighbouring countries has been on the verge of collapse since last summer, when Kosovo’s government started taking steps to exercise sovereignty over the country’s entire territory. …

Serbian president rejects calls for sanctions against Russia
1 year, 11 months ago

Serbian president rejects calls for sanctions against Russia

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s president said Wednesday that the European Union’s calls for his country to join sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine represent “a brutal” interference in the internal affairs of the Balkan state, which has asked to join the EU. Although formally seeking EU membership, Serbia has repeatedly ignored calls to align its foreign policies with …

Kosovo-Serbia tensions: Mood on the ground, possible scenarios
1 year, 11 months ago

Kosovo-Serbia tensions: Mood on the ground, possible scenarios

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say heightened friction in the Balkans may serve the Kremlin’s interests but cast doubt over a show of force by Moscow. The leadership in Belgrade accuses Kosovo’s government of plotting “terrorism against Serbs” in Serb-populated northern Kosovo. “I can’t imagine Serbia entering the north of Kosovo with either army or police, or both, because that would be a total …

Serbia’s Vucic seeks NATO approval to send forces to north Kosovo
2 years ago

Serbia’s Vucic seeks NATO approval to send forces to north Kosovo

Al Jazeera  

Serbian president said he was under ‘no illusion’ that NATO would agree to his request amid tension in northern Kosovo. Serbia will ask NATO peacekeepers to let it deploy Serbian military and police to volatile northern Kosovo, although it believes there is no chance of the request being approved, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said. Vucic told a news conference …

Escalating tensions after gunmen attack police in northern Kosovo
2 years ago

Escalating tensions after gunmen attack police in northern Kosovo

Al Jazeera  

Animosity remains high, with Serbia and Kosovo officials intensifying their exchange of words. Tensions soared in northern Kosovo after unknown attackers exchanged gunfire with police and threw a stun grenade at European Union officers overnight. “This attack, as well as the attacks on Kosovo police officers, are unacceptable,” EULEX said in a press release. ‘Masked criminals’ Animosity has mounted after …

Kosovo postpones local election in ethnic-Serb-dominated north
2 years ago

Kosovo postpones local election in ethnic-Serb-dominated north

Al Jazeera  

The election was due as ethnic Serb representatives resigned to protest a ban on Serbia-issued vehicle licence plates. On the same day, Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he would formally request NATO permission to deploy Serbian troops in northern Kosovo, while conceding this was most unlikely to be granted. Kosovo’s interior minister Xhelal Zvecla said on Saturday that after the …

NATO seeks to ease war impact on Bosnia, Georgia, Moldova
2 years ago

NATO seeks to ease war impact on Bosnia, Georgia, Moldova

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NATO turned its attention on …

Putin meets Bosnian Serb separatist leader, praises Serbia
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin meets Bosnian Serb separatist leader, praises Serbia

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday days after he endorsed Moscow’s aggression against Ukraine, Russian and Serbian media reported. Dodik, a Serb member of Bosnia’s tripartite presidency, has frequently met with Putin, especially ahead of elections when he wants to show to the highly pro-Russian Bosnian Serb …

Vladimir Putin could benefit if a row between Serbia and Kosovo over licence plates spills into another European conflict
2 years, 3 months ago

Vladimir Putin could benefit if a row between Serbia and Kosovo over licence plates spills into another European conflict

ABC  

Driving a faded blue taxi, Vojislav Miljkovic circles the north side of the bridge in Mitrovica, in northern Kosovo, looking for fares near the busy main square. The radio blares Serbian ballads as he passes Serbian signs and Although Mr Miljkovic lives and works in Kosovo's divided city of Mitrovica, he may as well be living in Serbia. Kosovo and …

Serbian President Aleksander Vucic warns NATO to do their job in Kosovo or risk intervention
2 years, 4 months ago

Serbian President Aleksander Vucic warns NATO to do their job in Kosovo or risk intervention

ABC  

Serbia's President has called on NATO to "do their job" in Kosovo, warning if it doesn't that Serbia itself will move to protect its minority in the breakaway province. Key points: President Aleksandar Vucic's comments follow the collapse of EU-mediated talks between Serbian and Kosovo leaders earlier this week A NATO-led intervention in 1999 ended the war between Serbian forces …

NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland
2 years, 5 months ago

NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland

India TV News  

Highlights The accession increases Russia's strategic isolation in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine Parliamentary approval by Turkey could still pose problems for the final inclusion as members Permanent representatives formally approved NATO's decision to invite Finland and Sweden as members The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the …

Group of NATO leaders pledge support for Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Group of NATO leaders pledge support for Ukraine

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The leaders of seven NATO nations from across Europe pledged their support Tuesday for Sweden and Finland’s bids to join the alliance and for providing more heavy weapons to help Ukraine battle Russia. Stoltenberg said Monday that he was glad the Swedish government had confirmed its “readiness to address Turkey’s concerns as part of assuming the …

NATO chief: Turkey has ‘legitimate concerns’ over terrorism
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO chief: Turkey has ‘legitimate concerns’ over terrorism

Associated Press  

HELSINKI — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday that Turkey has “legitimate concerns” over terrorism and other issues that need to be taken seriously. Turkey has accused Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants and says it will not back the two Nordic nations joining NATO until they change their policies. Speaking at a joint news conference with Finnish President …

NATO Chief: Turkey has “legitimate concerns” over terrorism
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO Chief: Turkey has “legitimate concerns” over terrorism

Associated Press  

HELSINKI — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday that Turkey has “legitimate concerns” over terrorism and other issues that need to be taken seriously. Turkey has accused Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants and says it will not back the two Nordic nations joining NATO until they change their policies. Speaking at a joint news conference with Finnish President …

Scholz: Serbia, Kosovo must recognize each other to join EU
2 years, 6 months ago

Scholz: Serbia, Kosovo must recognize each other to join EU

Associated Press  

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Serbia and Kosovo must recognize each other in order to join the European Union, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Friday said as he expressed support for quicker integration of the Western Balkans into the bloc amid the war in Ukraine. “It is our expectation that these sanctions must be supported by all those who are candidates for …

NATO’s eastern nations want better protection from alliance
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO’s eastern nations want better protection from alliance

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Nine NATO nations on the alliance’s eastern flank held talks Friday in Romania ahead of a key NATO summit later this month, with some leaders urging NATO to step up protections for them in light of Russia’s protracted war against Ukraine. “The alliance needs to be able to defend every inch of its territory.” “The result we …

NATO nations block Russian envoy's plane from Serbia visit
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO nations block Russian envoy's plane from Serbia visit

The Hindu  

Serbia and Russia on Monday formally confirmed that a planned visit by Russia's Foreign Minister to the Balkan country will not take place, with Moscow accusing the West of preventing the trip. The international activities of Serbia on the Russian track have been blocked.” Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic earlier Monday met with Russia's ambassador to Serbia who informed him that …

NATO chief Stoltenberg speaks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO chief Stoltenberg speaks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining

The Hindu  

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland's Prime Minister and spoken to Turkey's President as he seeks to overcome Turkish resistance to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. Mr. Stoltenberg, who visited Washington this week, tweeted late Friday that he met with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin while there and discussed “the need to address Turkey's concerns and move …

NATO chief speaks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO chief speaks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s prime minister and spoken to Turkey’s president as he seeks to overcome Turkish resistance to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. Russia’s war in Ukraine pushed the Nordic countries to apply to join NATO, but Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses Sweden and Finland of supporting Kurdish militants deemed by …

Liz Truss warns Russian meddling could reignite conflict in Western Balkans
2 years, 6 months ago

Liz Truss warns Russian meddling could reignite conflict in Western Balkans

The Telegraph  

Russian meddling in the Western Balkans risks tipping the region back into war, the Foreign Secretary warned on Thursday on a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Liz Truss accused Moscow of exerting a “malign” influence in the countries that once made up Yugoslavia as she called on the West to stand up to Vladimir Putin in the Western Balkans, as …

Erdogan says Turkey opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO membership
2 years, 7 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO membership

Al Jazeera  

Ankara could block the pair from joining the US-led military alliance, with unanimous agreement needed on new members. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said it is not possible for Ankara to support Sweden and Finland joining the transatlantic military alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signalling a possible hurdle to the two countries’ plans to join …

‘This game is up’: Serbia urged to take a stand on Ukraine’s war
2 years, 7 months ago

‘This game is up’: Serbia urged to take a stand on Ukraine’s war

Al Jazeera  

Belgrade enjoys warm ties with Moscow but in recent weeks, pro-government tabloids have turned on Putin. “Ukraine attacks Russia!” and “Putin checkmates Ukraine,” were among the headlines run by Serbia’s pro-government tabloids at the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The EU has not done a good job diplomatically … I think they have allowed Serbia to continue its ascension …

Kosovo, Bosnia call for NATO membership as war rages in Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

Kosovo, Bosnia call for NATO membership as war rages in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

In interviews with Al Jazeera, Kosovo’s president and Bosnia’s defence minister share their concerns about regional security and Moscow-friendly Serbia. As Russia’s influence grows in the Western Balkans and war rages in Ukraine, the leaders of Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina have said joining NATO would help preserve regional security. Bosnia is currently participating in the Membership Action Plan, seen …

Time for Bosnia to ‘get rid of Russian influence’: Analysts
2 years, 9 months ago

Time for Bosnia to ‘get rid of Russian influence’: Analysts

Al Jazeera  

There is now an opportunity for vulnerable countries like Bosnia to shake off Russian influence and take steps to join NATO, analysts say. The EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell echoed this concern on Monday, saying, “We’re worried that there could be more conflicts… that something might happen again in the Balkans.” Bosnia, Kosovo and Serbia are the only countries …

As Russia attacks Ukraine, NATO holds emergency session
2 years, 9 months ago

As Russia attacks Ukraine, NATO holds emergency session

India TV News  

Highlights NATO envoys met in an emergency session after Russia attacked Ukraine. “This is a grave breach of international law, and a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security”: NATO Preparations are also underway for a NATO summit. NATO envoys met in an emergency session Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a large-scale attack on Ukraine as the 30-nation military organization …

EU boosts Bosnia force after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

EU boosts Bosnia force after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

European Union to send 500 reserves of peacekeeping force to Bosnia as a precautionary measure to stave off any instability. The European Union will nearly double the size of its peacekeeping force in Bosnia by sending in 500 reserves as a precautionary measure to stave off any instability after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The deterioration of the security situation internationally …

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