Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addresses nation over Kosovo allegations
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held an urgent press conference to respond to accusations from the Kosovo government, which has claimed Serbia was behind the recent attack on the Ibër-Lepenc canal in Zubin Potok. Speaking to both the Serbian public and the international community, Vučić firmly denied any Serbian involvement in what Kosovo has described as a terrorist act.
Why is this important: The incident has further heightened tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, with both sides accusing the other of provocation. Vučić called for a full, impartial, and transparent investigation, labeling the event as sabotage rather than terrorism.
In his remarks, Vučić criticized Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla, accusing them of spreading lies to undermine Serbia’s position internationally. “You must seek concrete answers from Serbia, but you will not break it with lies,” he declared, challenging international representatives to carefully examine the claims made by Pristina.
What’s next: As tensions escalate, the international community is likely to push for a thorough investigation to establish responsibility and prevent further destabilization in the region. Both sides remain locked in a war of narratives, with the stakes for regional stability growing increasingly high.
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