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# Western Balkans

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2022

Serbs start removing barricades in easing of tensions in Kosovo

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced removal of the barricades following calls by the EU and the US to de-escalate tensions.

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Dec 29th 2022, 12:16 PM

Tension soars as Kosovo shuts main border crossing with Serbia

The EU and the US have called on both countries to “refrain from provocations, threats, or intimidation”.

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Dec 28th 2022, 3:02 PM

Serbia places troops on Kosovo border in ‘full state of combat alert readiness’

It was not immediately clear what the order meant on the ground as Serbian troops have been on alert for a while on the border with Kosovo.

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Dec 27th 2022, 8:54 AM