Bondstell Commander: If KSF violates the warrant, it's up to us to resolve the situation.

The commander of the US military base “Bundsel” in Kosovo, Colonel Roy Macaraeg, has said the soldiers under his command would “resolve the situation,” if the Kosovo Security Force (FSK) violated its” mandate.

This depends on the circumstances. If the KSF's activity violated the mandate then it would be up to us to resolve the situation. If circumstances require a commitment at a high level, we would address the KFOR commander, I have to stress that our mandate has not changed”.

“We are impartial, with missions to ensure a safe environment and stability not only in Kosovo, but also in the entire region. For us it is important that both sides continue political dialogue and find a political solution”, he said in an interview for the Balkan security portal Balkansencuriy broadcasts Klen Kosova.

Asked about the American forces' stance on the KSF in Kosovo, Macaraeg said Kosovo's decision to transform this formation into the armed forces has not changed the mandate of American forces.

“In December, Pristina has decided to transform KSF in the armed forces. Many have expressed concern about it. Pristina's decision has not changed our mandate, it has remained the same. We co-operate with Kosovo's security forces in the non-war aspect, such as training medical troops and those for damage, he added.