AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIbar River Flashpoint: Serbia’s Vučić renewed talk of diverting the Ibar, prompting sharp pushback from Kosovo’s acting president and Albania, while the EU said such comments harm normalization and urged dialogue. KFOR Transition in Mitrovica: NATO began a gradual drawdown of its permanent presence at the Ibar bridge and moves to integrate Kosovo Police around the Visoki Dečani monastery, with Vučić calling the shift “probably the worst so far” and warning it must not be allowed. EU Funding at Risk: Kosovo faces potential loss of part of its Western Balkans Growth Plan money as political deadlock delays reforms and parliament remains unconstituted. Zelensky in Belgrade Fallout: Ukraine’s first head-of-state visit since 2018 sparked controversy in Pristina after Zelensky reiterated Ukraine’s non-recognition of Kosovo, leading to the removal of a major Ukrainian flag and renewed debate over Kosovo’s solidarity. KFOR and U.S. on Religious Security: KFOR’s commander met U.S. senator Joni Ernst on protecting Serbian Orthodox shrines as security arrangements shift. Hague Detention: Hashim Thaçi’s detention was extended until a September verdict after judges rejected another release request.
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