KFOR Spokesperson Vincenzo Grasso said delivery of 24 armored vehicles “Humvee” for the needs of Kosovo Security Forces “does not represent a threat” adding there are no indicators that any military action could occur in the territory of Kosovo. RTK2 published the news two days ago, saying that highly mobile and multipurpose armored military vehicles arrived from USA in Kosovo. Grasso said the armored vehicles are intended to transport personnel and claims “there are no reasons for fear and concern.” He also noted the delivery of armored vehicles was a result of a bilateral agreement betwee

Serbian Defense Minister Aleksandar Vulin wrote a letter to his counterparts in 53 states asking them to prevent Kosovo from forming its army, TV N1 reports. A statement from his office said Vulin sent those letters "so that no one could claim one day they did not know what was happening in Kosovo.” “What is worrying is the news on Kosovo army being formed, which is an attempt to create yet another paramilitary unit in Kosovo,” the statement quoted Vulin as saying. He added “the unpunished war criminals want to have their army to repeat all the crimes they have not been prosecuted for.

Highly mobile and multi-purpose military vehicles (HMMWV) arrived from USA in Kosovo, and it is expected that these vehicles would be at the disposal of Kosovo armed forces, RTK2 reports. RTK2 recalled that the Kosovo Government in July this year signed the agreement on purchase of 51 vehicles. Handover ceremony was held in the premises of Kosovo Security Forces, with participation of local and USA Embassy officials. Last week, Belgrade-based media reported that based on Washington’s instruction a contingent of modern armament was shipped to Kosovo.

Belgrade-based daily Blic writes today that the USA is in a hurry to resolve the Kosovo issue, since any prolongation could place the problem in the hands of Russia, that would have much greater influence over the European Commission after its forthcoming elections. That is why Trump’s administration is exercising pressure upon Albanians to continue dialogue with Belgrade as soon as possible.

Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister, Ivica Dacic said taxes imposed on Serbian goods must be abolished, and Belgrade is not interested in how this will be achieved, Tanjug news agency reported. He added, that “those who gave a birth to a political monster in Pristina, must control it.” “Those who gave the birth to that political monster in Pristina, must resolve the problem and control their “child”.

US State Secretary Mike Pompeo has called on Kosovo authorities to abolish the tax on goods form Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina (increased by 100 percent).

Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Veljko Odalovic says that Serbia will not leave its people in Kosovo and Metohija.

USA Embassy in Belgrade said it is concerned over Pristina’s measure to increase taxes on goods from central Serbia by 100 percent, Tanjug news agency reported. The Embassy added such an act endangers perspective for regional stability and prosperity. “We are concerned by Pristina’s announcements. Accordingly, the tariffs violate CEFTA obligations and endanger perspectives for long-term regional stability and prosperity,” the Embassy told Tanjug news agency. It also added “we must continue focusing on the Brussels dialogue and do not allow other issues to divert us from that.”

A stormy night has passed in Belgrade after Pristina decided to impose 100 percent taxes goods coming from central Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, B92 reports today. The Council for National Security met, while before that, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic separately spoke with the ambassadors of Russia and China posted in Belgrade, and then with those from the EU and the US, and their "Quint" allies.

US Ambassador in Serbia, Kyle Scott said that the decision of Interpol not to accept Kosovo as its member is disappointing for the US, B92 reports. He added, such an outcome of voting at Interpol General Assembly is a diplomatic victory of Serbia, and congratulated to the Serbian state leadership for that.