NATO Commander: Serbian population is the biggest problem in Balkans

Speaking before the Senate Committee for Armed Forces, NATO Forces Commander in Europe General Curtis Skaparoti said strengthening Russian influence in Europe is the biggest problem in the military sphere, especially in the Western Balkans. He said Russia uses relations with Republika Srpska leaders to undermine institutions [...]
He said Russia uses relations with Republika Srpska leaders to undermine Bosnia and Herzegovina's institutions.
General Skaparotti stressed that Russia is trying to prevent the Euro-Atlantic route of several countries in the region and added that the international community along with the US is guarantor of stability in the Balkans, conveys “Ventines”, Periscopi broadcast.
Spaparoti expressed deep concern that the lack of diplomatic activity contributes to the spread of Russian influence in the Balkans, and according to him, Serbia is the country's biggest problem.
“to review whether Serbia or Republika Srpska as a state, but in general the Serb population is the biggest problem in the Balkans,” reports “Al Jazeera”.
Commander NATO stressed that the United States has turned its attention to the Western Balkans, convinced of the creation of a larger army, and diplomatic engagement in the region./Periscopi/












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