The raising of the ukrainian flag, inscribed with “Svoboda Ukrajini” (Freedom of Ukraine), occurred in the city in 2022, immediately following the commencement of the Russian invasion. Since the beginning of the conflict, Kosovo has maintained support for Ukraine, including imposing sanctions against Russia, despite Kyiv’s official stance not recognizing Kosovo’s declared independence. Recent comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have reportedly heightened diplomatic tensions in both Pristina and Tirana.
During a joint press conference in Belgrade with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Zelenskyy addressed questions concerning the relationship between Kyiv and Kosovo. Zelenskyy stated, “We respect the territorial integrity of our partners, which is international law. This is our position on the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo.
We have always emphasized this, and the policy of Ukraine has not changed.” This declaration reportedly drew strong reactions from the Albanian capitals, as the President drew parallels between the principle of territorial integrity and the bilateral relationship between Belgrade and the two capitals. The discussion centered on the international legal framework regarding state sovereignty, reiterating Ukraine’s consistent position on the matter.
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