Kosovo’s Sovereignty Under NATO’s Nose
In Kosovo’s north, under NATO’s watch, Serbia’s Kremlin-backed militias stormed with Howitzers, mimicking Crimea’s annexation. Western appeasement risks Balkan stability and global order.
Late November saw yet another calculated strike at the heart of Kosovo's sovereignty, an explosion at the Ibër-Lepenc water canal that not only endangered vital infrastructure but also underscored a disturbing trend. This attack, coupled with escalating violence in the northern municipalities, represents more than local instability. It is the latest chapter in a meticulously orchestrated campaign by Serbia—now aligned with Moscow—to destabilise Kosovo, undermine its territorial integrity, and ultimately redraw borders under the guise of protecting ethnic minorities. Yet, perhaps the most scandalous element of this saga is the West's complicity, whether through appeasement or outright failure, in enabling Serbia’s aggression.
In the aftermath of the canal explosion, Kosovo's leadership, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, issued sharp condemnations and urgent calls for NATO-led KFOR forces to act. The stakes are dire. The Ibër-Lepenc canal, a lifeline for drinking water and energy produc…
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