Serbia's impunity for Banjska, Macedonia: Mild Access Was Political Calculation of Internationals

Defence Minister Ejup Macedonia questioned in an interview for A2 CNN, why Kosovo failed to convince the internationals to punish Serbia for the terrorist attack on Banjska, has indicated that it is a political calculations of partners.

According to Macedonia, the lack of severe punishment for Serbia by the EU and the US has been a tactical movement to enable the continuation of dialogue.

I think that all international partners are convinced that except this terrorist group has been aiming for division and annexing part of our country's territory, there has also been links to state structures. This is actually said by those who have stated in most detail about the Banjska case. I believe there has been a political settlement by the international community in this case. Part of our partners have considered developing a softer policy in relation to Serbia in this situation, perhaps from their perspective to enable continued dialogue. ”

But the historical flow of events in the Balkans, according to Kosovo Defence Minister, has always shown that Serbia sits at the table and softens only when using “forca”.

“But we have had in this region whenever such situations where for Serbia, the only means to force it to down and make political solutions has been the force. I think it took a stronger reaction, sanctions had to be imposed and it had to be made known to Serbia that this hegemonistic and aggressive approach to neighbours cannot produce any other outcome than that in Banjska. ”