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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Kosovan PM says he could consider early elections in north if violence ends

US K-For soldiers behind barbed wire carrying guns in front of Serbian supporters.
US K-For soldiers stand guard near the town hall in Leposavić amid rising tensions. Photograph: Fatos Bytyci/Reuters

Kosovo’s prime minister, Albin Kurti, has said he is prepared to consider early elections in Serb-majority northern Kosovo, as some British sources expressed concern that the US and EU are making a mistake by threatening their ally with punishment over Kurti’s handling of recent violent clashes in the region.

A former UK ambassador said the EU envoy to Kosovo should stand aside, while the UK foreign affairs select committee chair, Alicia Kearns, warned the US against disproportionate punishment of Kurti.

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