EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell called on Serbia and Kosovo to reduce border tensions, dismantle roadblocks and withdraw special forces.

“Serbia and Kosovo need to unconditionally reduce the escalation on the ground by the immediate withdrawal of special police units and the dismantling of checkpoints. Further provocations, unilateral and uncoordinated actions are unacceptable, ”he said in a statement..

Borrell urged both sides to find ways to defuse the situation and agree on further actions. According to him, the European Union will support efforts to establish dialogue.

The leaders of Kosovo and Serbia bear full responsibility for any threats to the security and well-being of local communities, Borrell added.. He emphasized the importance of this thesis in telephone conversations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti.

“The EU-facilitated dialogue remains the only platform for considering and resolving all open issues between the parties, and I urge Kosovo and Serbia to use it,” he said..

Borrell called on Kosovo and Serbia to return to the negotiating table and begin work to create an environment conducive to reconciliation, regional stability and cooperation. Their further European integration will depend on the ability of Belgrade and Pristina to find a common language..

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Representative of the ruling party became the President of Kosovo.

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On September 20, Kosovo Serbs blocked two checkpoints on the border of Kosovo and Serbia. They protested against the requirement to change license plates to local ones when entering Kosovo, writes "

Kosovo sent special forces to blocked crossings, the situation is also controlled by employees of the EU law enforcement mission EULEX, air monitoring from helicopters is carried out by the military peacekeeping mission KFOR.

Serbia puts troops on high alert at bases near Kosovo.