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Washington, helping the Kosovars to create their own army, grossly violates resolution 1244 of the UN Security Council, which allows only the presence on the territory of Kosovo peacekeeping forces, said Thursday the Deputy official representative of the MFA of Russia Alexei Zaitsev.
"The intent of Washington is to help the Kosovars to create their own army, however, thus grossly violated the provisions of the resolution of the UN Security Council 1244, which foresees the dismantling of all Kosovo-Albanian paramilitaries, allowing the presence in the region exclusively to the international peacekeeping contingent", - he told at a briefing.
The self-proclaimed President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, in respect of which the charges for war crimes 1998-1999 the Special Prosecutor's office in the Hague reported receiving military equipment from the United States for the Kosovo security force.
The President of the breakaway Republic of Kosovo and the former field commander of the Albanian troops from the 13th to the 17th July daily spent six hours on interrogation in the Special court for crimes in Kosovo in the Hague. June 24, Special Prosecutor of the international court of justice (SPO) announced the charges against Thaci's war crimes in 1998-1999, during the conflict in Kosovo and Metohija. He promised to resign if the court then approves the indictment and start proceedings.
Russia supports the efforts of Serbia to resolve the Kosovo problem, waiting for parties viable and mutually acceptable solution, said the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
"We support the efforts of the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic which are aimed at the peaceful settlement of the Kosovo problem, including in the framework of the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina", Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday.
The President of the breakaway Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci arrived in the Hague for questioning on charges of war crimes, 1998-1999.
Earlier, on June 24, Special Prosecutor of international court for crimes in Kosovo (SPO) in the Hague announced the charges against Thaci's war crimes in 1998-1999. Last week, Thaci said that July 13, will visit the Hague at the invitation of the Special Prosecutor's office to chat with employees.
The European Union welcomes the resumption of the Sunday dialogue on the normalization of relations between Serbia and the breakaway Republic of Kosovo with the mediation of Brussels.
"We just finished a virtual meeting with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic and Prime Minister of Kosovo, Hoti Avdullah. I am glad to say that after the summit in Paris on Friday and today's meeting of the comprehensive dialogue on the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo resumed after a break of 20 months," said EU special representative for dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, Miroslav Lajcak.
The requirements of the authorities of the breakaway Republic of Kosovo in the negotiations under the auspices of the EU are meaningless, said the President of Serbia Alexander Vucic.
On Friday, Vucic is on a visit to Paris, where he arrived to hold a video-conference on the question of Kosovo on the initiative of Germany, France and the EU. Upon arrival, he was familiarized with the demands of the Kosovo Albanian authorities.
Serbia and Kosovo are planning to resume the talks and to discuss the possibility of a new redistribution of borders in the Balkans. Intermediaries are Germany and France. The EU hopes that the discussion will bring a solution to the Kosovo issue, but in advance warn about any exchange of territories could not be considered. Ready to compromise Belgrade and Pristina, to understand RIA Novosti.
Brussels has regained a leading role in the Kosovo settlement after this failed DC. Scheduled for the end of June, the negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina with the mediation of Donald trump failed because the charges against Hashim Thaci accusations of spectaculator the Hague court.
Peaceful protest in the capital of Serbia in front of the Assembly (Parliament) on Thursday lasted eight hours, the correspondent of RIA Novosti.
The Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabic in on Thursday, following two days of unrest because of the restrictions on the coronavirus reported a new tightening measures, particularly the ban on assemblies in the premises and outdoor Seating over 10 people. Thus, the authorities abandoned the idea of imposing a curfew, which led to mass protests of citizens.
The President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday began a multi-day trip to Europe, the result of which will be the first in 2018, a meeting with the Prime Minister of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo Abdulahim Hoti.
The purpose of his visit, Vucic called the fight for the interests of Serbia on the Kosovo issue. In France July 9, a meeting was held of the Serbian leader with the President of France Emanuele a Macron. Next day online summit of the EU leadership, Germany, France, Serbia and the breakaway Republic. Initiated by the leaders of France and Germany.
Anti-government protests in Serbia can last for a long time and intensively, says researcher at the Department of European political studies of IMEMO ran Polina Sokolova.
In the night of Wednesday, as in previous, in several cities of Serbia, passed an anti-government rally. The protesters expressed dissatisfaction with the current epidemiological situation in the country and the actions of the authorities on counteraction to the spread of coronavirus, was required to provide "truthful" information about the victims COVID-19 and criticized the policies of President Alexander Vucic.
Journalists of the TV channel RTS came under attack by protesters against the new measures to counter the spread of the coronavirus, passed by the Serbian media.
On Wednesday in several cities of Serbia, passed an anti-government rally. The protesters expressed dissatisfaction with the current epidemiological situation in the country and the actions of the authorities on counteraction to the spread of coronavirus, was required to provide "truthful" information about the victims COVID-19 and criticized the editorial policy of the national teleradioservis, which covers the allegedly biased actions of the opposition and protests. Some demonstrators sang national songs and demanded the authorities to protect Kosovo.
In some cities in Serbia on Wednesday evening held anti-government protests, which hoodlums have attacked the offices of the ruling Serbian progressive party (SNS) and also attacked journalists, passed by the Serbian media.
The protesters expressed dissatisfaction with the current epidemiological situation in the country and the actions of the authorities on counteraction to the spread of coronavirus, was required to provide "truthful" information about the victims COVID-19 and criticized the editorial policy of the national teleradioservis, which covers the allegedly biased actions of the opposition and protests. Some demonstrators sang national songs and demanded the authorities to protect Kosovo.
The President of the breakaway Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci said that it would arrive July 13 at the Hague, where he will be interrogated on charges of war crimes, 1998-1999.
Previously on 24 June, the Special Prosecutor of international court for crimes in Kosovo (SPO) in the Hague announced the charges against
The organizers of the riots at the Parliament of Serbia in the night of Wednesday hoped to weaken the position of the Serbian leadership before the talks on Kosovo in the EU, said the President of Serbia Alexander Vucic.
In France on July 9, is scheduled to meet Serbian leader with the President of France Emanuele a Macron. Next day online summit of the EU leadership, Germany, France, Serbia and the breakaway Republic of Kosovo. On July 12, scheduled the first meeting between the Serbian President and Prime Minister of the self-proclaimed Kosovo Hoti Abdulahim in Brussels for the first time after the freezing of dialogue in 2018.
Prime Minister of Kosovo Avdullah Hoti and President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic will come next Sunday in Brussels to take part in the resumption of dialogue under the auspices of the EU, said at a press conference in Brussels, the official representative of the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell Peter Stano.
"This will be the first meeting since November of 2018 in the framework of this dialogue under the auspices of the EU. It will be held two days after the summit via videoconference to the relationship of Serbia and Kosovo, which will be hosted by France with Germany and the EU high representative," - said Stano.
In Serbia the day he died, eight patients with COVID-19 identified 325 new infected, the authorities deploy a mobile hospital in the country's largest indoor arena and preorienting hospital, said the Ministry of health.
According to the Serbian Ministry of health, for the last day in Serbia identified 325 patients COVID-19, died in eight patients. The total number infected since the beginning of the pandemic was 15 829 people, died only 306 patients. The maximum mortality rate of coronavirus in Serbia during the state of emergency from mid-March to early may ranged to less than 10 per day.
The Belgrade authorities introduced a state of emergency in the city after the speech of the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic and peaceful protests on Friday against the new measures in connection with COVID-19.
The President of Serbia on Thursday evening said that the authorities impose fines for not wearing the protective masks in an enclosed space, closed night clubs and a student dormitory due to the increase in the incidence of COVID-19. According to him, the main source of infection is Belgrade, "where did 82.5% of patients".
The increase in the number of cases COVID-19 continues in Serbia, a day identified infected 359, six persons died, which corresponds to the figures for the duration of the state of emergency from March to may.
The maximum number of deaths per day from coronavirus in the Western Balkans, at the peak of the pandemic in March-April, fluctuated around 10 people.
The charges against the President of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci has demonstrated the failure of the Kosovo statehood, said the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
Previously on 24 June, the special Prosecutor of international court for crimes in Kosovo (SPO) in the Hague announced the charges against the President of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo of Hashim Thaci's war crimes in 1998-1999.
The Austrian foreign Minister Alexander Shallenberg on Wednesday warned citizens against travel to countries of the Western Balkans due to the deteriorating situation there with the coronavirus.
We are talking about Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Northern Macedonia, Serbia and breakaway Kosovo.
In Serbia on the rise in the number of cases COVID-19 per day revealed 276 infected, died three people, reported the Ministry of health.
The national crisis headquarters of the Serbian anti-coronavirus 30 June entered the territory of Belgrade the compulsory wearing of masks in all enclosed areas in connection with the increase in the incidence of COVID-19.
The President of the breakaway Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci declared that he would resign if the Special court for crimes in the Hague approves indictment against him for war crimes 1998-1999.
Thaci had earlier cancelled his visit to Washington on June 27 for talks with the leadership of Serbia after the indictment of the Special Prosecutor of international court for crimes in Kosovo (SPO) in the Hague of committing war crimes in 1998-1999.
On the territory of Belgrade introduced the compulsory wearing of masks in all enclosed areas in connection with the increase in the incidence of COVID-19, said the national crisis headquarters of the Serbian anti-coronavirus.
The Ministry of health of Serbia announced Wednesday that with the start of the pandemic in the country revealed more than 14 thousand infected died 270 patients with coronavirus. On Monday, the national crisis headquarters has considered tightening weakened after the cancellation of the emergency mode may 6 restrictive measures.
Over thousand Serbs solemnly celebrate near the town of Pristina anniversary of the historic battle with the Ottoman Turks on Kosovo field, the event passed without incident, reports Agency Tanjug.
One of the most important Serb holidays of Vidovdan (St. Vitus day) on the anniversary of the battle of Kosovo Polje on 28 June 1389 by the Ottoman Turks. During the battle, killed Serbian Prince Lazar Hrebeljanovic and the Turkish Sultan Murad, the event became decisive for the formation of the national philosophy and attitude of the Serbs. Traditionally on this day, Patriotic Serb national symbols are sent to the monument Gazimestan near the former battlefield near Pristina, in the churches the services are held, dedicated to the Kosovo martyrs. The self-proclaimed authorities of the Republic of Kosovo normally inhibit the Patriotic actions of Serbs in the area that cause irritation by local Albanians. On Sunday the event is held peacefully.
In Serbia per day identified 254 patients COVID-19, died three patients, the total number of victims of the infection had reached 270, said the Ministry of health.
"In the last 24 hours identified 254 new patients, the total number infected since the beginning of the pandemic was 14 046 people. Per day three patients died, all died of 270 patients," - said the Ministry of health on Sunday.
In Serbia per day identified 227 patients COVID-19, died two patients, said the Ministry of health.
"In the last 24 hours 227 new cases identified, the total number infected since the beginning of the pandemic was 13 792 people. A day passed away-two patients, only 267 deaths of patients," - said the Ministry of health on Saturday.
The new rise in the incidence of COVID-19 in the Western Balkans is associated with the weakening of the authorities of the States of the restrictions and failure to comply with the citizens of protective measures, told RIA Novosti in the who country office in Belgrade.
The Serbian authorities introduced Thursday a state of emergency due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in the city of Novi Pazar and translated two paragraphs of diagnosis in Belgrade on clock mode. The government of Montenegro, reported in may on the victory over the epidemic, on Friday, banned all political and religious meetings in the open air and family celebrations. Ministry of health Northern Macedonia recorded a negative record on June 13 with identified 196 patients for the day, to the current environment in the country died on 259 patients. Against the background of rising morbidity all over the region, the authorities of Croatia at the beginning of the week returned the mandatory 14-day quarantine on entry for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Northern Macedonia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Serbia Alexander Vucic discussed the situation in the Balkans, decisions must be based on UN resolutions, platforms not so important, the main result reported, the press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov.
"Of course, the situation in the Balkans were discussed in the course of contacts with Putin Survived. Russia's position is well known, it is clearly formulated by the President and the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia. We believe that any decision should be based on the principles of respect for the Republika Srpska and shall be proposed and organized with the accounting and on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the UN security Council," said Sands, answering the question, did Putin Vucic that they would prefer to negotiate on the Serbian-Kosovo conflict was conducted with the assistance of the European Union, and is not led by the United States.
The Kremlin is watching to see how the prosecution of self-proclaimed head of the Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, of war crimes will affect the negotiation process, reported the press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov.
"We're watching, how could this have happened. While we know that following this decision, the Kosovar stated refusal to go anywhere and participate in any offsite meetings. So now we are very closely watching the development of events," said Sands, answering the question as it relates to the allegations of Thaci's war crimes, and how this may affect the negotiation process.
Self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo Avdullah Hoti said that refused to participate in negotiations with the Serbian leadership in the United States on June 27.
The President of the breakaway Republic, Hashim Thaci had earlier cancelled his visit to Washington, where he was to participate in negotiations with Serbia.
The special Prosecutor of international court for crimes in Kosovo (SPO) in the Hague announced the charges against the President of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo of Hashim Thaci's war crimes in 1998-1999, the statement said the Prosecutor's office.
"The twenty-fourth day of April, 2020 special Prosecutor's office issued an indictment on 10 counts for the consideration of the court, accusing Hashim Thaci (former speaker of the Kosovo Parliament – ed.) Kadri Veseli and others in a number of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder, forced disappearance, persecution and torture," - said the Prosecutor's office. In the indictment, as the Prosecutor, it is alleged that Thaci and Veseli other defendants "are criminally responsible for nearly 100 murders".
The President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Moscow for the Victory parade. He will hold talks with Vladimir Putin, and almost immediately leaving for the United States. There you will meet not only with Donald trump, but with the leader of Kosovo Hashim Thaci. They will discuss the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina. Will Vucic to deal with the Albanians and are the Americans willing to mediate a settlement, understood to RIA Novosti.
Vucic had planned to meet with Putin a week before the parade. But Moscow had not removed all the limitations due to the coronavirus, so the presidents agreed to talks after the celebrations in red square. The Serbian leader has confirmed his participation in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Russian capital.
Resurrection Cathedral or the main temple of the Russian Armed forces was opened to public access the Day of memory and grief – June 22. The RIA Novosti correspondent visited the Cathedral together with the head of the arts Council for the construction of Archpriest Leonid Kalinin, and found the meaning of the symbolism of the Cathedral as the main temple of the Armed forces can reconcile believers and atheists.
Entering the temple-meets-huge – gold – the figure of "Christ is Risen" against the blue-black sky. "Night, only that the risen Christ over the city of Jerusalem, with one hand bless us, and the other holds a sealed scroll, in which the mystery of the next century," Leonid Kalinin, who also heads the expert Council of the Russian Orthodox Church on Church art, architecture and restoration.
Western pressure on Serbia following the parliamentary elections on the issue of Kosovo and foreign policy will grow, said RIA Novosti the head of the Serbian radical party (SRS) Vojislav Seselj.
According to the preliminary results of last Sunday elections, a convincing victory and 190 of the 250 seats in the national Assembly (Parliament) of the country receives Serbian progressive party President Aleksandar Vucic. The head of state started his political career in PSA, but at the end of the ballot of his former party members, supporters of Seselj, for the first time in many years did not overcome the barrier of 3% for entry into Parliament.
The President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic proclaimed the victory of the ruling Serbian progressive party in the last elections to the Assembly (Parliament).
The citizens of Serbia in Sunday the elected members of Parliament, the representative body of the Autonomous province of Vojvodina and municipal authorities. Had 6 584 376 citizens of Serbia, who voted in 8.4 thousand sites, 90 sites were in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, and 42 abroad. The electoral Commission has registered 3.3 thousand local and 111 foreign observers, including representatives of the OSCE ODIHR.
In the Parliament of Serbia according to the results of Sunday's election are three parties, according to the exit poll "Center for free elections and democracy" (CeSID).
The citizens of Serbia in Sunday the elected members of Parliament, the representative body of the Autonomous province of Vojvodina and municipal authorities. Had 6.5 million citizens of Serbia who voted at 8.4 thousand sites, 90 sites were in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, and 42 abroad. The electoral Commission has registered 3.3 thousand local and 111 foreign observers, including representatives of the OSCE ODIHR.
The Serbian progressive party (SNS) President Aleksandar Vucic wins elections in Assembly (Parliament) of the country with a 63,35%, according to the electoral Commission.
The citizens of Serbia in Sunday the elected members of Parliament, the representative body of the Autonomous province of Vojvodina and municipal authorities. Had 6 584 376 citizens of Serbia, who voted in 8.4 thousand sites, 90 sites were in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, and 42 abroad. The electoral Commission has registered 3.3 thousand local and 111 foreign observers, including representatives of the OSCE ODIHR.
Kosovo Serbs show a high turnout in the elections to the national Assembly (Serbian Parliament), the head of the OSCE mission in Kosovo Yang Brother.
According to the Republican electoral Commission (RIK) have the right to vote 6 584 376 (6.5 million) of the citizens of Serbia, who vote with 7.00 (8.00 MSK) to 20.00 (21.00 GMT) 8.4 thousand polling stations, 90 stations located on the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, and 42 abroad. The electoral Commission has registered 3.3 thousand local and 111 foreign observers, including representatives of the OSCE ODIHR. Only in Kosovo and Metohija have the right to vote about 100 thousand local Serbs.
The turnout at the elections of deputies of the Parliament of Serbia, provincial and municipal authorities to 15.00 Moscow time was 26.11%, according to the electoral Commission.
According to the Republican electoral Commission (RIK) have the right to vote, 6.5 million Serbian citizens who vote with 7.00 (8.00 MSK) to 20.00 (21.00 GMT) 8.4 thousand polling stations, 90 stations located on the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, and 42 abroad. The electoral Commission has registered 3.3 thousand local and 111 foreign observers, including representatives of the OSCE ODIHR.
Serbia is waiting for extremely heavy period on the issue of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo, said President of Belarus Alexander survived during the visit of Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov in Belgrade.
Lavrov is on Thursday in Serbia after the first pandemic COVID-19 foreign visit. In the program of the visit meetings with the President, foreign Minister Ivica Dacic, Patriarch Irinej of Serbia and Minister of internal Affairs Nebojsa Stefanovic.
The European Union, having a UN mandate for the role of a mediator in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina should not eschew their responsibilities and execute them effectively, said the Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"Discussed regional issues. As President (of Serbia Alexander - ed.) Vucic, we exchanged views and assessments about how things stand in connection with the Kosovo problem. It remains unsettled. Russia proceeds from the fact that the European Union, which has the mandate of the UN General Assembly on the role of a mediator in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina must not eschew their duties and should perform them impartially, effectively and to enforce the decisions that have been reached. Mean, in particular, the decision on the establishment of Serb municipalities in Kosovo, which is now many prefer not to remember, which was reached between Belgrade and Pristina, with the assistance of the European Union, and which now, unfortunately, frankly sabotaged by the Kosovo Albanian side," Lavrov said following talks with President of Serbia.
The us administration promises to give Belgrade and Pristina loans on preferential terms in the amount of $ 200 million, and warns about the possibility of withdrawal from the region of American troops, reported the Wall Street Journal, citing senior US officials.
As writes the edition, the administration of Donald trump uses the carrot and stick. It is noted that, according to the Advisor to trump on national security, Robert O'brien, a key condition for support to Kosovo is the complete abolition of duties and other trade barriers against imports from Serbia.
The US President Donald trump was invited to the White house the leaders of Serbia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo for talks on 27 June, reports the Wall Street Journal, citing sources.
According to sources, trump hopes that the sides will reach a peace Treaty.
Vladimir Putin in an interview in the program "Moscow. The Kremlin. Putin" expressed his opinion on topical issues. A fragment of conversation shown in the broadcast "Vesti Nedeli" on the channel "Russia 1".
In particular, the President touched on the themes of unrest in the United States after the death of the African-American George Floyd fault of the police, pandemic COVID-19, voting for amendments to the Constitution, advanced weapons, and many others.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, remembering the events of 1999, when the half-battalion of the Russian airborne troops had taken the airport "Slatina" in Kosovo, said that he had asked the opinion about the possibility of this operation, and he said that if appropriate, it is necessary to carry it out.
The twelfth of June 1999 was carried out March to Pristina. It was an operation of the consolidated battalion of the Russian airborne troops, part of an international peacekeeping contingent in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Ugljevik city). The aim of the operation was taking control of the airport "Slatina" early British unit of NATO peacekeepers. It is known that in may 1999, the mayor of Yunus-Bek Yevkurov received from the higher military command of Russia's top-secret task: in a group of 18 fighters of the GRU of the General staff of Russia secretly to enter Kosovo and Metohija, to take control of the airport "Slatina" and prepare for the arrival of the main forces of the Russian contingent.
Patriarch Irinej of Serbia on the day of the Holy Trinity held a festive divine service at Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Belgrade, said the press service of the Department for external Church relations of the Moscow Patriarchate (DECR).
"June 8, 2020, the day the Holy spirit, the metochion of the Moscow Patriarchate in Belgrade (Serbia) celebrated the patronal feast of their temple. A festive Liturgy on this day made a representation of his Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia. His Holiness concelebrated with the rector of the metochion Archpriest Vitaly Tarasyev and the clergy of Belgrade," the report says.
The Cabinet of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo has lifted a ban on the import of goods from Central Serbia without Kosovo marking, Prime Avdullah Hoti.
Customs duties in the amount of 100% of goods from Central Serbia was introduced by the Kosovo Albanian authorities in November 2018. Losses of the Serbian economy, according to the official Belgrade was more than a million euros a day. In the spring of 2020 Kosovo "Prime Minister" Albin Kurti was replaced duty the requirement to indicate in all imported products and documents the designation "Republic of Kosovo". It could not accept the Serbian authorities and manufacturers, checkpoint convoys of trucks. The authorities of Serbia, the US and the EU demanded from Pristina to lift the restrictions and return to negotiations.
The deputies of the Parliament of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo approved a new government headed by the representative of the moderately reformist Democratic Union of Kosovo (DSK) Abdulahim Hoti.
Wednesday Hoti submitted to the Parliament the new composition of the Kosovo "government" and its program for approval.
The constitutional court (CC) of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo upheld the formation of a new government without early elections.
Previously, the Kosovo Parliament expressed distrust of the government leader of the movement "self-Determination" Albin Kurti. In late April, the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci has handed the mandate to form a new Cabinet, the Deputy head of the Democratic Union of Kosovo (DSK) Abdulahu Hoti. However, the movement of deposed Prime Minister Kurt demanded from the constitutional court in Pristina to assess the legitimacy of Thaci. From their point of view, the resignation of the government was to lead to early elections.