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Belgrade Media Report 24 February

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LOCAL PRESS

Vucic from Madrid: It is clear that Spain will not recognize Kosovo’s independence (B92, RTS)
Germany’s MFA: Baerbock will probably visit Serbia in March (Nova.rs)
Vucic: Our stance on Ukrainian crisis in next 48 hours (Beta)
A session of the National Security Council was held (RTS)
Dacic: We must not act on their request, as they didn’t help us during air-raids on Serbia (RTS)
Tadic: Serbia must have a clear position on Ukraine (RTS)
Petkovic: If Bislimi wanted to have talks with me, he would have them (RTS)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina

B&H joins EU statement which condemns Russia’s moves in Ukraine (BN TV)
B&H Ambassador to UN Alkalaj, analyst Ahatovic discuss situation in Ukraine (Hayat)
B&H Presidency member Dodik: B&H remains neutral on matter of Russia and Ukraine (RTRS)
RS President Cvijanovic: B&H FM Turkovic has no right to express views on Russian moves; Other reactions (RTRS)
Izetbegovic: Aggression in Ukraine must be stopped (Nezavisne)
Situation in Ukraine divides politicians in B&H; Comments by B&H politicians (N1)
Slovenian Minister Tonin fears something bad will happen in Western Balkans, argues ‘Putin’s friend Dodik’ is making strange moves (Dnevni list)
Covic: I would not support Dodik’s ‘declaration of independence,’ how could I? (N1)
SDA leader Izetbegovic: EU’s strategy of blocking funds for entire B&H is bad (N1)
B&H HoP: SNSD, HDZ B&H delegates support RSNA’s initiative for dialogue of entities, three peoples about possible solutions for B&H; Delegates of other parties from FB&H strongly oppose it (Nova BH)
Owing to votes of HDZ B&H and Serb Caucus, B&H HoP adopts conclusion in which it is demanded that CEC members are appointed based on public vacancy notice; B&H CEC: We are not legislative body; We act in line with our competences (N1)
Izetbegovic: Croats are not endangered in B&H; Election can be postponed by maximum of one month (Dnevni avaz)

Croatia

PM Plenkovic: We strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (Hina)
Croatian cyber-soldiers being used to help Ukraine as Russia invades (HRT)

Montenegro

Djukanovic condemns attack on Ukraine: Russia violates all fundamental principles of international law (CDM)
Krivokapic: We hope that Russia will turn to a reasonable and diplomatic path (CDM)

Abazovic: Mandate is given to those who can certainly form govt; country doesn’t change by sitting passively and waiting (CDM)
DF starts blockade of Montenegro (CDM)

Republic of North Macedonia

Osmani: In these difficult times we stand with Ukraine (Republika)

Albania

Rama: We strongly condemn Russian aggression, our thoughts are for the Ukrainian people (Radio Tirana)
Stabilization and Association Committee convenes, Xhacka on Moscow-Kiev crisis: Joining EU for additional sanctions on Russia (Radio Tirana)
“The EC has given its assessment” / Soreca: We are determined for the Intergovernmental conference! (Radio Tirana)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 24, 2022

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Albanian Language Media:

• Kurti: Russian attack, the biggest military aggression since World War II (media)
• Osmani: We stand with people of Ukraine – Russian hegemony will fail again (media)
• Kosovo Assembly condemns Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine (media)
• Mehaj: We are monitoring the critical security situation in Europe (media)
• Osmani meets U.S. Ambassador Jeff Hovenier (media)
• Abdixhiku: NATO membership a necessity of the time (media)
• Krasniqi: Today, in our minds and prayers, we are with people of Ukraine (media)
• Haradinaj: We support democratic world against Russian aggression in Ukraine (media)
• Voting on State Bureau Draft Law suspended, Konjufca to address Venice Commission (media)
• Kurti: Public administration reform, key standard for EU membership (media)
• Kosovo Police closes illegal smuggling routes at border with Serbia and North Macedonia (Express)
• COVID-19: 189 new cases, three deaths (media)

Serbian Language Media:

• Vucic urgently scheduled a session of the National Security Council (media)
• Vucic meets with ambassadors of Quint states, EU delegation chief (N1)
• Dacic, Tadic on attack against Ukraine (N1)
• Serbian political parties on attack against Ukraine (media)
• Covic: If West remembers international law now, let them de-recognize Kosovo (Kosovo-online)
• CoE: Strong condemnation of Russian attack on Ukraine, ”dark hour for Europe” (N1)
• Varhelyi: There can never be a reason to attack another country (Kosovo Online)
• Vucic: Spain will not recognize Kosovo (Tanjug)
• Vucic: Serbian response on EU sanctions on Russia in next 48 hours (media)
• Peci: There are no minimal conditions to vote on April 3 elections at Liaison Office (Kosovo-online)
• Covid-19 in Serbian areas: Nine new cases (Kontakt plus radio)

International:

• EUFOR sending 500 additional troops to Bosnia as a “precautionary measure” (N1 Sarajevo)
• Ukraine Border States Prepare for Wave of Refugees (Balkan Insight)

Humanitarian/Development:

• Marija Novakovic reclaims her apartment in Pristina (VoA, media)
• Serbia Welcomes WHO Permit to Produce COVID Vaccines (Balkan Insight)
• Supermarket Giants Crush the Life out of Kosovo’s Small Stores (Prishtina Insight)
• Healthy Media Ecosystem Best Disinformation Antidote (Beta)

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UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, February 24, 2022

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• NATO Secretary General statement on Russia’s attack on Ukraine (media)
• EU condemns Russia’s attack on Ukraine (media)
• UN Secretary-General’s remarks following Security Council meeting on Ukraine
• Statement by U.S. President Biden on Russia’s attack on Ukraine (media)
• Osmani: Kosovo stands with Ukraine and its people (media)
• U.S. Ambassador Hovenier meets Bishop Teodosije (media)
• Struggling Kosovo Telecom hit by €13 million arbitration ruling (BIRN)
• Kosovo faith leaders unite against same-sex marriages (BIRN)
• The end of the Russian defence of Kosovo (media)
• Serbia feels the heat as Ukraine conflict burns (BIRN)
• 4000 Albanians struck from voter lists with Serbian elections looming (Exit News)
• COVID-19: 257 new cases, three deaths (media)

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