Kosovo President Demands Sanctions on Serbia, Refuses Meeting

Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani refuses to meet with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić at a summit, demanding that the EU first impose sanctions on Vučić. The European Political Community, aimed at promoting peace, is struggling to defuse conflicts between Serbia and Kosovo. Tensions between the two countries have escalated following a recent incident in which armed Serbs stormed a village in Kosovo. NATO is increasing its peacekeeping presence in northern Kosovo, and the United States has called on Serbia to deescalate its military buildup on the border. Osmani argues that supporting an aggressor will not contribute to peace and stability.