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Chepurin on Kosovo “hallways diplomacy” (RTS)

Kosovo special operation “hallways diplomacy” continues, but it in no way influences the Russian position, Ambassador Alexander Chepurin told RTS. Commenting on Paris ceremony protocol gaffes, Chepurin noted the world would always remember the heroism of the soldiers who won the war, “and among them distinguished place belongs foremost to the Serbian, Russian and French heroes.” Ambassador Chepurin also added that “the history is stronger than ceremonies,” RTS reported.

Serbia was "humiliated in Paris," France "messed up" (Le Figaro, Tanjug, B92)

The protocol of the French President placed President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic outside the official stand during the celebration of the end of WW1 in Paris. The president of Serbia was placed outside the range of television cameras, which is an unacceptable failure, since Serbia in the Great War lost "1.2 million of its children", writes French daily Le Figaro in an article headlined, "The commemoration of Nov.11: Serbia unjustly humiliated." A

Vucic talks about when dialogue with Pristina may continue (BETA, B92)

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told BETA news agency "the dialogue with Kosovo" will continue when Pristina "accepts to acts in a civilized manner and in accordance with the rules." In a statement to reporters, Vucic added that "Serbia wants dialogue and is not blackmailing anyone with the possible opening of new (EU membership) negotiating chapters." "They can open as many chapters, or none, but we cannot participate in a dialogue with those who have violated the rules they had accepted themselves.

Judah: Putin and Thaci meeting's message directed to Vucic: “Go ahead” (BETA)

British journalist Tim Judah thinks that Russia would have major benefits if the result of the Belgrade-Pristina negotiations would be recognition of Kosovo and exchange of territories, BETA news agency reports today. “Russia could use such precedent in an attempt to achieve similar agreements for secessionist territories which are under its control in Moldova (Pridnestrovie) and Georgia (South Ossetia and Abkhazia),” Judah said. Commenting on Putin-Thaci meeting in Paris during the ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary since the end of the WWI, Judah said that “Putin used Kosovo

Drecun: Serbia for compromise, there should be no rush with solution (RTS)

European Union insists that normalization of Belgrade-Pristina relations happens within a year, before the end of EU High Representative Federica Mogherini mandate, but there should be no rush with a solution, the Serbian Assembly Committee for Kosovo and Metohija Chairperson, Milovan Drecun told RTS. Drecun added compromise is the only solution in a situation when dialogue between Belgrade and Pristian is halted, and Brussels wants an agreement as soon as possible. “When President Vucic tells that we are miles away from the agreement, it means Pristina is not ready for a compromise but want

ENTSO-E: Frequency deviations in Continental Europe - discussions ongoing to find a solution

The Continental European (CE) Power System – which is a large electrical area stretching from Spain to Turkey and from Poland to Netherlands; encompassing 25 countries- is experiencing a system frequency deviation from the mean value of 50 Hz, since late 2017.

The power deviations are originating from the Serbian control area. The power deviations have led to a slight decrease in the electric frequency average.

Varadi: Forgotten right to truth (FoNet, Danas)

Today, one important human right is forgotten, and it is the right to truth, International Law Professor, Tibor Varadi told FoNet news agency, adding that delineation with Kosovo “would mean that Kosovo is a state, because borders are regulated among the states.” He further said that delineation is a rather complex issue, in particular “in the context of international geopolitical interests, but also interests of some states and their officials.” “Individual interests of some high state officials are presented as the interests of the states, and it is not always the case,” Varadi assessed.

Dacic: It should be made clear to Pristina, it must not play double games (Tanjug)

Head of Serbian diplomacy, Ivica Dacic positively assessed the willingness of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to talk to the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Paris, Tanjug news agency reports. He also termed as positive her readiness to be familiar with the course of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. Dacic added that Kosovo and Metohija would be a topic this week as well, and that he would be present at the UN SC session on Kosovo. “We would remain constructive.