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"For 20 years German governments have worked to dismember Yugoslavia, the attitude about Kosovo is hypocritical" (B92, Vecernje Novosti)

Germany's stance that Kosovo's independence is a done thing, as well as opposition to border adjustments or division, are hypocritical and arrogant, the Left MP said.

"These messages about the 'finished thing' are hypocritical. For 20 years, the German governments have worked one after the other to split Yugoslavia along ethnic lines, despite EU and UN recommendations not to do so," said German parliamentarian Zaklin Nastic.

Vucic: Only Cosic, Djindjic and I have presented a plan on resolving the Kosovo issue (B92, N1)

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic said that, apart from Dobrica Cosic and Zoran Djindjic, he was the only one to present any plan on Kosovo, Serbian media reported.

"Just remind me of a single plan of any of my political opponents, except from opposing anything that I propose", Vucic told to the press.

Message to Kurtz: Stop "inflaming" Balkan region (Tanjug, B92)

Leader of Austrian People's Party (OVP) Sebastian Kurtz should stop "inflaming" Balkans, Steffi Krisper and Douglas Hoyos from Austrian party NEOS underlined

He reacted to the interview that former Austrian Chancellor had given to Tanjug News Agency.

Russia is getting involved in the resolve of Kosovo issue? (Politika, Tanjug, B92)

Dusan Janjic from the Forum for Ethnic Relations says a new format of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue is likely to be created to include new players

Among others, it will include Russia.

In a statement given to Belgrade based daily Politika, he said that in addition to US Envoy Matthew Palmer, it is possible that Germany and France would appoint a joint representative, or that each of these countries has a representative.

Babis discussed the withdrawal of Kosovo's recognition with Zeman (Beta, B92)

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis met with the Czech President Milos Zeman to discuss the idea of Czech Republic's revocation of Kosovo's independence

Babis told reporters that he would discuss the matter at Coordination meeting of Czech Foreign Policy, as he, as Prime Minister, cannot decide on this alone, on behalf of the government.

Zakharova: "US to apologies first and pay compensation for bombing Yugoslavia, then look to the future" (B92, Tanjug, TASS, Kurir)

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said US must apologize for the bombing of Yugoslavia, and then they can ask others to look to the future

"The United States must apologize for bombing the former Yugoslavia back in 1999 and pay compensation to the relatives of those killed and injured in the US-backed NATO air raids, and then they could ask others to look into the future", Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday.

Vucic goes to Pope to "beg him not to recognize Kosovo" (B92, RTS, Tanjug)

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic begins his official visit to the Vatican today.

According to the press service of the President of Serbia, he will be received by Pope Francis and will meet with the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

"I am going to the Vatican to meet the Pope and to beg them not to recognize Kosovo," Vucic told reporters in Belgrade recently.

US Senator Johnson: "It must be explained to people of Kosovo and Serbia, you may not like the solution" (Tanjug, B92, VoA)

We need to explain to the people of Kosovo and Serbia that the agreement, which they may not like, is in their best interest, said U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.

Johnson visited Belgrade and Pristina last week.

He told the Ukrainian Voice of America service that it is up to leaders in Belgrade and Pristina to decide whether they can reach an agreement.

Haradinaj: "I was told that nothing can be realized without Serbia's consent" (B92, Kosovo online, Gazeta Express)

Outgoing Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj visited Urosevac, where he spoke about the efforts to prevent Kosovo's partition in direct communication with citizens.

He said that there were times when he was told that nothing can be done without Serbia's "consent", Gazeta Express carried.

Haradinaj: If Serbia denies Kosovo recognition, why sit with them at the table (B92, Klan Kosova, Kosovo online)

Outgoing Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj stated that if Serbia denies Kosovo recognition, there is no sense in discussing things with them, reports B92 portal quoting Kosovo based media.

Leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), Ramush Haradinaj justified his decision to impose 100% tariffs to Serbian goods, presenting what coalition AAK-PDK has to offer now, reports Zvecan based Kosovo online portal.