The United States and the European Union are concerned about the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo and called for a reduction in tension between the countries, which has grown in the last week and led to the Serbian barricades in Mitrovica, as well as an order from official Belgrade to increase combat readiness. This is stated in a joint statement published on the website of the US State Department..

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At the same time, it is emphasized that the United States and the European Union are working directly with President Vucic and Prime Minister Kurti "

In this regard, the statement welcomes Kosovo's assurance that there are no lists of Kosovo Serbs subject to arrest or prosecution for peaceful protests and barricades..

“At the same time, the rule of law must be respected and any form of violence is unacceptable and unacceptable,” the statement said..

In addition, it is expected that "

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Recall that earlier Kosovo Interior Minister Celal Svekla said that Serbia, under the influence of Russia, seeks to destabilize Kosovo by supporting the Serbian minority in the north, which has been blocking roads and protesting for almost three weeks..