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Ein leichtes Rütteln, sanftes Schwanken. Erweckt und sammelt die Gedanken. 📷 Ludwig van Beethoven & Hessigheimer Felsengärten.
Gjilan 🇽🇰

[Todd Jacobus @toddjacobus]

Great statement by Kosovo Minister of Foreign Affairs Glauk Konjufca in response to Ukraine President Zelenskyy’s non-recognition of Kosovo. Thank you for articulating this message for world to see.
#IowaInKosovo #KosovoInIowa

[Dietmar Pichler @DietmarPichler1]

Heartbreaking to watch this, especially when we look at the recent meeting between President Zelensky and Vučić. There are not many countries in Europe (and yes, I recognize Kosovo as a country) that are so supportive of the struggle of Ukrainians against imperialist Russia. The big "Free Ukraine" banner in the center of Pristina is only one sign of it.

I had the chance to speak at a very high level in Kosovo about Russian propaganda and interference, also connected to its local partner in the Balkans, Serbia, which, for instance, hosts RT and Sputnik, among others. In Serbia, pro-Russian sentiment is widespread, as are propaganda narratives about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I myself saw such slogans, also after 2014. They even sell "Putin magnets" in souvenir stores.

Kosovo, on the other hand, has a population with a majority sharing pro-NATO and pro-EU views, while the situation is almost the complete opposite in Serbia.

Serbia is also a destabilizing force in the Balkans and sometimes shows no support for pro-Ukrainian resolutions at the UN level, for instance after the annexation of Crimea. Serbia also does not support sanctions against Russia, while Kosovo does support them.

Serbia was invited to the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit in Odesa (while Kosovo wasn't), and then Vučić did not even sign the joint statement. He was the only participant who did not sign it.
https://t.co/zHy2bpKFoi

I myself, as an Austrian, was ashamed for many years that the EU, and Austria in particular, was so hesitant to help Ukraine and welcome its EU integration, while so much effort was put into friendly relations with Russia. Why ignore a friend and supporter while appeasing, yes, almost subjugating ourselves to an enemy?

The reason was obviously that they thought that if we embraced our enemy enough, it would turn into a friend, but that never happened. They did it because they considered Russia more powerful and important than Ukraine.

Now, some could argue that Serbia is more powerful and important than Kosovo, but Kosovo is a friend of the democratic world. Serbia, unfortunately, is not.

[Oleksiy Goncharenko @GoncharenkoUa]

This is a diplomatic blunder.

The Ukrainians support the independence of Kosovo and we believe that Ukraine MUST recognise the state.

I'll continue fighting for the independence of Kosovo and eventually Ukraine will recognise it.

[Glauk Konjufca @KonjufcaGlauk]

We take note with regret of President Zelenskyy’s remarks in Belgrade reaffirming Ukraine’s non-recognition of the Republic of Kosova.

Since the first day of Russia’s full-scale aggression, Kosova has stood unequivocally with Ukraine. We condemned the invasion, fully aligned with CFSP, imposed sanctions against Russia and Belarus, provided humanitarian assistance and refuge for Ukrainian journalists, and contributed military assistance and training in support of Ukraine’s defence. We did so despite Ukraine’s non-recognition of our state, because solidarity with a people defending its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity is a matter of principle.

It is equally important to recall a clear distinction: while Kosova has imposed sanctions against Russia, Serbia has not aligned with the EU sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

The Republic of Kosova is a sovereign and independent state, born from the struggle of its people for freedom and from their liberation in 1999 after years of systematic repression and the genocidal campaign of the Milosevic regime. What followed was not an act of annexation, occupation or territorial conquest, but a comprehensive international process under United Nations administration and years of internationally mediated negotiations on Kosova’s final status. When those negotiations had exhausted every possibility for an agreed settlement, UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari recommended independence as Kosova’s final status and presented a comprehensive framework for the new state, including some of the most extensive constitutional guarantees for non-majority communities in Europe. Kosova declared its independence on 17 February 2008 as the culmination of this political and historical process, assumed its responsibilities as a democratic and multiethnic state, and entered a period of internationally supervised independence. In 2010, the International Court of Justice confirmed that Kosova’s declaration of independence did not violate international law, while international supervision formally concluded in 2012. Today, the Republic of Kosova is recognized by the overwhelming majority of NATO and EU member states and has built its statehood firmly on the principles of democracy, human rights, peace and Euro-Atlantic integration.

For precisely these reasons, Russia’s attempts to invoke Kosova as a precedent or justification for its invasion, occupation or attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory are historically and legally false. No such parallel exists.

Kosova remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. At the same time, we respectfully but firmly reject any framing of the Republic of Kosova through the prism of Serbia’s territorial integrity.

We would welcome Ukraine’s recognition of the Republic of Kosova. Such a decision would strengthen the very principles of freedom, democracy and international law that Ukraine itself is defending today.

[Albin Kurti @albinkurti]

It's always a pleasure to meet with Professor @DanielSerwer, a great friend of Kosova and an invaluable ally to the cause of peace. After many warm and inspiring encounters on both sides of the Atlantic, I welcomed him today to the Office of the Prime Minister, just a few days before the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 

As usual, our conversation covered a wide range of topics, from the current political situation in Kosova, to the steps we are taking to prepare the way for EU and NATO accession, to recent geopolitical developments and their implications for Kosova and the region's security. 

In addition to wishing him a happy upcoming Fourth of July, I thanked him for his willingness to speak truth to power, in the Western Balkans and beyond.

[Admirim @admirim]

The European Parliament adopts the resolution calling on Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Slovakia and Spain to recognize 🇽🇰 Kosovo’s independence without delay.

🟢 412 in favor
🔴 174 against
🟡 58 abstentions

[Agron Bajrami @AgronBajrami]

An inspiring afternoon at the @KSEmbBxls with Dr. Jamie Shea and @DavidASlinn. Reflecting on this day 27 years ago, at the dawn of #Kosova’s liberation, we honour the #NATO air campaign, the courage of the Kosova Liberation Army, and the resilience of our people, whose shared resistance and sacrifice brought an end to oppression and paved the way for freedom, peace, and statehood. 🇽🇰

[Christian Stocker @_CStocker]

Good to welcome Prime Minister @AlbinKurti to the Federal Chancellery in Vienna today.
Kosovo is an important partner for Austria and Europe, and we will continue to fully support its path towards the European Union.
Now is the time to overcome political deadlock, advance reforms, and make tangible progress in the EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia. A stable European future for the Western Balkans remains our shared goal. (BK)

📸 BKA/ Dunker

[Admirim @admirim]

.@JasminMuj before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in the Parliament of 🇨🇦Canada:

In 2023, 80+ paramilitaries with links to the highest levels of Serbia's government tried to seize strategic sites in northern Kosovo using €5 million in heavy-caliber Serbian-origin arms.

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: HELL YES! Albania strikes a crushing blow against Jared Kushner's corrupt private island development by FREEZING the bank accounts of a major company tied to the project.

And it gets even better...

According to Albanian reporter Lindita Cela, the nation's anti-corruption prosecutors have frozen the accounts of a landholding company involved in Kushner's $4 billion luxury resort plans.

The move comes as massive protests sweep the country, with local residents incensed at the idea of Ivanka and Jared gobbling up coveted real estate to create a vacation spot for the Epstein Class. The slogan “Albania Is Not for Sale" has been spreading like wildfire and clashes between police and protestors are increasing in intensity.

The asset seizure was ordered by the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime and is part of a broader investigation into possibly fraudulent property titles.

Suspiciously, the company in question is owned by Qatari oligarchs Moutaz and Ramez Al-Khayyat. Kushner's ties to dirty Gulf money are well-established. They blossomed during his time in the first Trump administration, where he twisted American foreign policy to benefit specific actors in the region in return for massive investments and business advantages. This deal is rotten all the way to the core.

The Al-Khayyats have snatched up property along a protected stretch of coastline of the Adriatic Sea and it's here and on a nearby island that Kushner intends on erecting his resort for the top 1% of the top 1%. Given what we know about the Trump family, it's safe to presume that the development will serve as a paradise for pedophiles, war criminals, and human traffickers.

But this time, Jared bit off more than he can chew. Albanians are a proud, defiant people. They've survived centuries of larger regional powers seeking to divide their land, rewrite their history, and erase their culture. They're not going to let one greedy businessman defeat them now.

We stand with Albania!

Kushner out! Ivanka out!

Do you stand with the Albanian people?

Please ❤️ and share to demand more investigations into Kushner!

[Unë @DasHaus15]

@SpahiuSami Shqiptaret e lojn veten shume shpejt te futen neper kallëpe.

Nje harte mjafton dhe harrohet identifikimi historik i shqiptareve nder shekuj me gjuhen, flamurin, kulturen.

[Michael Martens @Andric1961]

The massacre of Meja and Korenica in 1999. In these two Kosovo villages, Serbian forces shot ca. 350 Albanians in revenge for 4 killed members of the Serbian police. Yet if you ask young Serbs about Meja & Korenica - most have never heard of those places.
https://t.co/Ky7XPfLDJc

[Admirim @admirim]

70% in 🇽🇰 Kosovo say the situation in the country is good, the highest in the Western Balkans, per EU's latest Eurobarometer survey.

[Telegrafi.com @Telegrafisti]

Zëvendës Ndihmës Sekretari i Përgjithshëm i NATO-s për Partneritete, ambasadori Kevin Hamilton, komentoi sulmin në Banjskë, duke thënë se NATO pret që autorët të dalin para drejtësisë dhe se Serbia i njeh personat e përfshirë në ngjarje.

#Telegrafi #NATO #KevinHamilton

[Albin Kurti @albinkurti]

Bilateral defense cooperation between Kosova and the United States is stronger than ever. This is in large part due to the overwhelming bipartisan support that Kosova enjoys in the U.S. Congress.

I had the pleasure to hold a virtual meeting tonight with four of Kosova's most important congressional allies: @RepKeithSelf, @RepRitchie, @RepMikeLawler, and @RepGLatimer. I thanked them for their joint sponsorship of two major resolutions in support of Kosova, calling respectively for Kosova's accession to NATO and for U.S. forces' ongoing participation in KFOR.

Our wide-ranging conversation touched on a number of key topics, such as: our Government's longstanding position that Camp Bondsteel should be made a permanent military base; the importance of universal recognition of Kosova among NATO member states; the Draft Framework Agreement on Defense Cooperation between Kosova and the U.S.; and the upcoming establishment of the Kosova Gendarmerie.

I look forward to continuing to work closely with Reps. Self, Torres, Lawler, and Latimer on promoting our bilateral defense cooperation — for the sake of both regional security and the shared democratic values of Kosova and the United States.

[Michael Martens @Andric1961]

Craving for attention, the failed Serbian student movement (at least this group here) know herocially fights for Kosovo, thus alienating a part of the liberal Serbs. A losers strategy. If @studentblokade would not exist, BIA would invent them. But they do, so it doesn't.

[Albin Kurti @albinkurti]

A pleasure to host Commissioner @MartaKosEU in Prishtina today in her first visit to Kosova.

Kosova is the most reliable partner in the EU accession process, with one of the highest levels of public support for EU membership in the region and beyond. I shared with Commissioner Kos Kosova's democratic progress, economic growth, and advancements in EU reforms. I appreciate her dedication to our region and her commitment to a merit-based enlargement process with EU values at the center.

41 months after we applied for EU membership, it is time for Kosova to receive its candidate status and open the accession negotiations. The EU accession process will further consolidate Kosova's democracy, increase economic growth, and improve the well-being of our citizens which is a shared goal and a mutual interest.

[Guy Parmelin @ParmelinG]

Am 8. Gipfeltreffen der Europäischen Politischen Gemeinschaft in Eriwan/Armenien eingetroffen. Erste kurze Gespräche am Eröffnungs-Nachtessen mit verschiedenen Amtskolleginnen und -kollegen wie den Präsidenten @ZelenskyyUa, @albinkurti oder @sandumaiamd

#EPCYerevan2026

[Nikol Pashinyan @NikolPashinyan]

On the sidelines of @EPCArmenia, I was pleased to meet with PM @albinkurti.

We exchanged views on the EPC agenda, underlining the importance of dialogue & cooperation.

[Rob Oliphant @Rob_Oliphant]

Canada values its relationship with Kosovo, underpinned by shared values and growing economic opportunities. We encourage constructive dialogue to find stability in the current political impasse and regional tensions. Happy to connect with @Kreshnik_A, Deputy Foreign Minister of Kosovo, during his official visit to Canada.