A Cup of Truth for the British Ambassador in Kosovo
Britain’s envoy urges Kosovo to certify Belgrade’s proxies—terror-tied and sovereignty-wrecking. Would Westminster entertain IRA-linked candidates? Jonathan, hypocrisy brewed hotter than Earl Grey!
It is not every day that one finds oneself critiquing a compatriot—especially one serving in the esteemed diplomatic corps. But today, dear Ambassador Jonathan Hargreaves, you’ve poured a questionable brew into the diplomatic teacup, and it’s high time we give it a proper stir. Your recent remarks urging Kosovo’s Central Election Commission (CEC) to assess Srpska Lista’s certification with "integrity" and without "political interests" deserve not just a raised eyebrow, but a full Monty of scrutiny. After all, one does not expect a British diplomat to advocate for what, in the United Kingdom, would earn someone a rather stern visit from MI5.
Let’s begin by examining your suggestion—that a political party with well-documented ties to individuals implicated in terrorist acts, and directed by a foreign power known for undermining the sovereignty of Kosovo, should be allowed to participate in elections. I’d ask, Jonathan, over a proper Earl Grey: Would you extend the same courtesy to, say, …
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