2 hours agoNew KFOR Commander in Kosovo talks Russian unrest and influence
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)The new commander of NATO force in Kosovo seems to feel good here. He sees good progress in the country, is convinced that his force is willing to face potential challenges; the region sees both readiness for peace, while foreign threats -- both Russian and [...]
Italian Major General Salvatore Cuoci has spoken out in an interview with “Koha Ditore” for his mandate vision at the helm of the peacekeeping force, as well as issues he and his force face. He has said that transforming KSF into an army is political issues and that the decision belongs to Kosovo institutions, but has stressed that such a thing must be done constitutionally and by maintaining multiethnic composition of force.
Asked about Russian influence and presence in the region, Cuoci has not expressed concern, saying Russian activities, if they are humanitarian, are not a problem. But he has stressed that KFOR and NATO will verify whether Moscow's presence in Kosovo's neighbourhood, primarily in Serbia, goes beyond humanitarian activities.
Cuoci has praised Kosovo for fighting extremism, while stressing that in case of unrest in the country, KFOR has plans ready to help Kosovo institutions face any kind of problem.
