The Prime Minister of Montenegro Dritan Abazovic confirmed that he will attend the next meeting of the “Open Balkan” initiative, which will be held in June in Ohrid, Northern Macedonia. During an event in Podgorica, Abazovic said Montenegro had not joined the initiative, but had in the past participated in meetings as an observer. “Personally,… Continue reading Montenegro Prime Minister to Attend ‘Open Balkan’ Summit
As the United States and its allies provide Ukraine with increasingly sophisticated arms, Washington has held discussions with Kyiv about the danger of escalation if it strikes deep inside Russia, U.S. and diplomatic officials tell Reuters. The behind-the-scenes discussions, which are highly sensitive and have not been previously reported, do not put explicit geographic restrictions… Continue reading U.S. and Ukraine discuss danger of escalation as new arms extend Kyiv’s reach
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has become the latest European leader to visit Ukraine. Marin met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday in Kyiv. Finnish public broadcaster YLE says she also visited the towns of Bucha and Irpin where Russian soldiers are alleged to have killed civilians. The Finnish leader pledged to help rebuild… Continue reading Finnish Prime Minister meets with Zelensky in Kyiv
Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger, who is a supporter of Kosovo’s independence, has called on Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova to recognize Kosovo. Fehlinger was barred from entering Serbia weeks ago and blamed President Vucic for pointing to his ban on entering Serbian territory, as he was critical of Vucic. Fehlinger also unfurled the EU flag in… Continue reading The Austrian economist asks Ukraine to recognize Kosovo
US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith said in an interview with Radio Free Europe that the North Atlantic Alliance is concerned about peace and stability in the Western Balkans, following the outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Smith also reiterated the United States’ position on Kosovo’s membership in NATO’s Partnership for Peace program. “The United… Continue reading Smith: NATO is concerned about peace and stability in the Balkans
The German government cabinet on Wednesday initiated the extension of the German army’s stay within the KFOR mission for another year, DW reported. The federal parliament will consider this request in the coming weeks. The mandate stipulates that up to 400 German soldiers be sent to Kosovo. Currently, according to information from the Federal Government,… Continue reading Bundeswehr to continue engagement in Kosovo
Hyundai Motor America has recalled 239,000 cars in the United States and 42,000 in Canada because seat belt pretensioners can explode during a crash and injure occupants with metal fragments, Reuters reported. The cars covered in the recall are some 2019-2022 Accents, 2021-2023 Elantras, and 2021-2022 Elantra hybrid vehicles, Reuters said. The company said the request was… Continue reading Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Cars in U.S. for Seat Belt Problem
The president of the World Bank has warned that the war in Ukraine could spark a global recession. David Malpass pointed to the conflict’s role in pushing up food and energy prices. He said Germany’s economy, the world’s fourth largest, has already slowed significantly due to higher energy prices. The war has also led to… Continue reading World Bank warns of global recession due to conflict
