Section: B92 (Serbia)
“U.S. sees us without Kosovo; Russia Ukraine without Crimea”
Ivica Dacic says U.S. State Department official Victoria Nuland told him her country has been “investing in Kosovo’s independence” for 20 years now.As ethnic Albanians in Kosovo unilaterally declared independence eight years ago, the Serbian foreign minister asked Nuland, who was visiting Belgrade earlier this week, “how...
Russian MFA comments on protests organized in Belgrade
Moscow has commented on the recent protests organized in Belgrade over the Savamala case and the media reports about some U.S. diplomats joining them.During a regular weekly briefing, held this time in Crimea, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that her country “took notice of Serbian media reports about American...
“Protests meant to destabilize Balkans” – Russian official
The United Russia General Council deputy secretary has said that it is “well known who and how is initiating ‘non-violent protests’ in the former Yugoslavia.”Sergei Zheleznyak, who also serves as deputy chair of the State Duma, said that such protests have also happened in Ukraine and in many other countries, “and it...
“Germany and France putting brakes on Kosovo visa deal”
Germany and France oppose granting visa liberalization to Kosovo, and also Ukraine and Georgia, a Pristina-based Albanian language daily is reporting.Beta agency said, quoting Zeri newspaper, that the two EU countries fear “increased number of asylum seekers.” …read more Source:...
Kosovo should expect “delays” in visa liberalization deal
EU member-state have “held off agreeing to ease travel rules for Georgia on Wednesday,” Reuters reported. The agency added, quoting EU delegation sources, that “Turkey, Ukraine and Kosovo should also expect more delays in visa waiving.” …read more Source:...
Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest, Serbia finishes 17th
Ukraine won the 61st Eurovision Song Contest at the Stockholm Globe Arena on Saturday, with Serbia finishing 17th.Serbia received 35 points from the juries of seven countries – including eight from Bosnia-Herzegovina, more than from any of the 42 countries taking part in the vote – and then won 80 points in the televote, taking the...
Ukraine’s new PM congratulates Vucic after Serbian election
Aleksandar Vucic has received “a letter from Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman,” the Serbian government said on its website on Thursday.Groysman “congratulated him on the victory (of Vucic’s party) in the recent parliamentary election.” …read more Source:...
“Visa-free regime for Kosovo, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia”
The European Commission will on Wednesday recommend the EU Schengen visa regime “for citizens of Kosovo, Turkey, Ukraine and Georgia,” Beta is reporting.The agency said this would need to be ratified first by the EU Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. …read more Source:...
French Assembly calls for lifting anti-Russia sanctions
The lower house of the French parliament, the National Assembly, on Thursday voted in favor of a resolution calling for lifting of anti-Russian sanctions.The resolution proposed by the opposition calls on the French government to protest extension of EU sanctions against Moscow, Sputnik reported. …read more Source:...
Ex-police spokesman who fought in Ukraine in plea bargain
Radomir Pocuca has reached a deal with the Higher Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade “and received a suspended sentence for fighting in Ukraine,” Tanjug reported.Pocuca, a former spokesperson for Interior Minsitry’s PTJ unit and former TV Pink journalist and host, told reporters outside the Palace of Justice on Wednesday that...
