Tensions escalate between Kosovo and Serbia, raising fears of renewed conflict

Kosovo accuses Serbia of plotting a recent terror attack in which armed gunmen opened fire on police and stormed an Orthodox monastery, killing one officer. Kosovo claims to have evidence that Serbia's president knew about the attack, inflaming tensions between the two Balkan countries. Diplomatic sources suggest that the attack was part of a larger plan by Serbia, with help from Russia, to instigate a rebellion in northern Kosovo. Serbia denies any prior knowledge and claims that those responsible are being brought to justice. Concerns are growing that Serbia's actions resemble Russia's tactics in Ukraine. The Biden administration has expressed concerns over Serbia's behavior, and there are fears of a new Balkan conflict. However, some experts believe that an all-out war or invasion is unlikely due to the presence of NATO's peacekeeping force in the region. The unresolved territorial dispute between Serbia and Kosovo remains a roadblock to European integration.