The entire state apparatus of Serbia has been forcefully activated in a propaganda campaign against Kosovo. From President Aleksandar Vučić, to Prime Minister Miloš Vučević, Foreign Minister Marko Đurić, and Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić, all are issuing threatening statements and warnings about potential actions to, as they say, maintain territorial integrity, including Kosovo.
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| Aleksandar Vučić and Miloš Vučević at the head of a state demonstration |
The Prime Minister of Serbia, Miloš Vučević, has openly expressed concerns that Pristina might file a genocide lawsuit against Serbia following the adoption of the UN resolution on Srebrenica. He also confirmed fears that Kosovo Serbs are no longer heeding Vučić's leadership.
"The only way for Serbs in Kosovo to survive is to stay united, avoid the provocations of Kurti's regime, and maintain cooperation with official Belgrade. If Kurti succeeds in dividing the Serbs in Kosovo, the future of our people in the province within southern Serbia will not be good," said Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević.
Foreign Minister Marko Đurić reiterated Serbia's stance that it will fight to keep Kosovo within Serbian territory, refusing to accept the reality that Kosovo is now an independent state.
"Keeping Kosovo within the borders of Serbia is of utmost national importance. Ensuring the security of Serbs in Kosovo through diplomatic means remains our primary priority," Đurić declared.
Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić recently visited the Fourth Brigade of the Land Army near the Kosovo border, in Vranje.
"Minister Gašić informed the members of the Fourth Brigade about the professional, responsible, and successful execution of duties along the administrative line with Kosovo and in the Ground Safety Zone, addressing all the challenges that these tasks entail. He reminded that the brigade members are always the first to be called upon when the population needs assistance," read a statement from the Serbian Ministry of Defense.
The Minister also inspected some of the brigade's weaponry, including rocket launchers and anti-tank missiles.
This intensified rhetoric and military posturing come at a time of heightened tensions between Serbia and Kosovo. The Serbian leadership's aggressive stance and refusal to recognize Kosovo's independence underscore the deep-seated nationalistic sentiments and the ongoing political struggle in the Balkans. As both sides brace for potential escalations, the international community remains watchful, hoping to prevent further conflict in the region.