EU envoy urges Kosovo and Serbia to step up efforts towards normalising relations
Kosovo was a Serbian province until NATO's 78-day bombing campaign in 1999 ended a war between Serbian government forces and ethnic Albanian separatists in Kosovo, pushing Serbian forces out.
Northern Kosovo, with a predominantly ethnic Serb population, has long been a flashpoint of tensions between Pristina and Belgrade and the border blockade comes on the same day an EU envoy said both sides should work to normalise relations if they hope to join the bloc.
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The plans to open a bridge in the Kosovo city of Mitrovica for vehicle access had been met with controversy amid fears it would escalate ethnic tensions.
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Hundreds of people flocked to an 18th century bridge outside the city of Gjakova, Kosovo over the weekend, to watch an annual high diving competition, traditionally held every August.
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Hundreds gathered around the bridge on Wednesday, following pressure from the Government of Kosovo to open the bridge that divides the Serb-dominated north and Albanian south of the city.
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VuÄiÄ acknowledged that Serbia had resisted falling in line with the rest of Europe in putting sanctions on Russia but did say Belgrade had repeatedly condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Serbian leader Aleksandar VuÄiÄ are expected to discuss the Western Balkan country's reform agenda for the New Growth Plan for the region, among other topics.
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Russian forces destroyed a French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzer in Kursk Region, inside Russian territory. A reconnaissance drone spotted the weapon near Nikolayevo-Daryino, enabling a precise artillery strike. The Russian Defense Ministry released video footage of the operation. This incident, along with another Caesar destroyed in Donbass, occurred amid Ukraine's large-scale incursion into Kursk Region.
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Russian Defense Ministry reported destroying a US-made M270 multiple launch rocket system in Ukraine's Sumy Region using an Iskander-M missile. A video released shows the strike near Mogritsa, about 10km from the Russian border. This occurred in the context of Ukraine's recent cross-border operation into Russia's Kursk region. Russian President Putin suggested that this Ukrainian operation weakened their positions in Donbass
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Zelensky urged NATO allies to pressure Russia into accepting Ukraine's peace terms this fall, calling for joint weapons production in Ukraine. US Defense Secretary Austin highlighted American support for Ukrainian military capabilities. Despite recent Ukrainian setbacks and a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk Region, Russian forces continue to advance in Donbas.
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A captured Ukrainian soldier revealed NATO-assisted plans for sabotage at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, involving planting explosives and blaming Russia for the detonation. Russian officials, including Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, had previously warned of Ukraine's intentions to use a Dirty bomb. The plan, personally overseen by Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, aimed to contaminate large areas with radioactive material.
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Rangers sign Albania midfielder Nedim Bajrami for an undisclosed fee from Sassuolo and Feyenoord defender Neraysho Kasanwirjo on a season-long loan as Todd.. BBC Sport
Three armed forces helicopters were working to control the blaze in Bosnia, while choppers from Serbia were said to be on their way on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the flames in Albania's Mali i Thatƫ or Dry Mountains, located along the eastern border with North Macedonia, have been burning for a week.
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The support for Greece will consist of both aerial and ground firefighting resources, Albania will receive a multipurpose military plane from Romania, which can carry up to 6 tonnes of water.
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