Kosovo PM says tensions with Serbs in north could escalate, warns of possible new conflict

Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo flared again earlier this month when Pristina said it would oblige Serbs living in the north

, who are backed by Belgrade and do not recognise Kosovo institutions, to start using license plates issued in Pristina.

He added: “I am not saying they are going to attack us this week or next, but it would be totally irresponsible to exclude…the possibility of rising tensions and new conflicts.” Some 50,000 of them live in north Kosovo, near the border with Serbia. The remaining 40,000 live south of the River Ibar and are using Kosovo government-issued license plates.

“Despotic President Putin is a man of war and he would have interest in spreading war because he wants to normalise war,” Kurti said, alluding to Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in February.

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