Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muiznieks says that the reconciliation process in the Western Balkans has stalled.

In his latest Human Rights Comment, Muiznieks also noted that ethnic divisions and polarization have been growing in the region.

"These relate in particular to denial of genocide, glorification of war criminals and attempts to rehabilitate persons involved in crimes committed during the 1990s’ wars," the CoE cited him on its website, adding:

The Serbian Foreign Ministry (MFA) said on Tuesday it remained committed to overcoming disagreements and enhancing bilateral relations with Ukraine.

This comes despite the insistence by Ukraine's ambassador to Belgrade on the stance that Russia is using Serbia to create chaos and provoke a war in the Balkans, Tanjug reported, citing a press release issued by the MFA.

Russian and Chinese ambassadors spoke in favor of continuing the UNMIK mission in Kosovo, during Tuesday's UN Security Council session dedicated to its work.

At the same time, representatives of France, Great Britain and the United States called for it be abolished.

Russia's Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said Moscow disagrees with the "very optimistic assessment" presented during the meeting by the Kosovo ambassador to the United States.

The international presence in Kosovo is important for the implementation of the agreements reached within the framework of the Brussels Dialogue, said Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at a meeting with UNMIK Head Zahir Tanin, reports RTS.

Spanish Ambassador to Serbia, Miguel Fuertes Suarez, on the occasion of the Day of the Kingdom of Spain marked yesterday, said that Spain goes through “complex moments” but is certain that Spain would overcome them with the support of friends, in particular Serbia, Tanjug news agency reported.

The Ambassador also expressed gratitude to Serbia due to support provided to Spain, Serbian media reported, adding that Serbian PM Brnabic, ministers, ambassadors and other dignitaries attended the reception.

Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic says the status of the Russian Humanitarian Center in Nis has not yet been "solved" because "huge pressures are being exerted," Serbian media reported.

According to him, more reasons are that the issue has been politicized, and, "we do not want it to become a subject of political disputes."

Speaking during a break in the Belgrade Security Forum on Thursday, Dacic "stressed that this should be resolved in line with the Vienna Convention."

"I hope this will happen quickly," Dacic said.

Executive Director of the European Fund for the Balkans Hedvig Morvai believes that in the case of Kosovo and Catalonia there may be parallels and similarities, but that the context and power relations are different, reports today Radio Television of Serbia (RTS).

After the Catalan referendum and the European Commission's position that this referendum is illegal, it is probably clear how difficult it is to safeguard the independence of Serbia, says President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, daily Večernje Novosti writes.

Interpol has accepted the application of the Palestinian authorities to join the international police organization.

This happened despite Israel's fierce opposition, AFP reported on Wednesday.

Solomon Islands also joined the organization, Interpol - that now has 192 members - announced on Twitter, Tanjug is reporting.

Aleksandar Vucic is traveling to New York on Monday, where he will stay until September 23.

The Serbian president will have a series of meetings, and participate in the UN General Assembly.

According to Tanjug, Vucic will attend the Sustainable Development Summit of the World Economic Forum and is also expects to meet with Philipp Rosler, a member of the organization's Executive Board.