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The summit between the European Union and the Western Balkans, organized in Tirana, was widely covered in the international media.
The headlines echoed the fact that the bloc is trying to create a shield against foreign influences in the region, mainly from Russia and China, through investments.
The news agency, Reuters, writes that the Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, has been criticized by the EU for his close relations with Moscow.
The Associated Press emphasizes the acceleration of the process of admission of all six countries of the Western Balkans to the EU while reporting that Brussels expects the partners from the region to fully align their foreign policies with those of the Union.
A lot of attention has been paid to the ongoing clashes between Kosovo and Serbia, amid fears that the war in Ukraine has sent shock waves to the Balkans as well.