German media: Vuciq has openly threatened to attack Kosovo

Putin's “armies have raged in Ukraine for more than two years. In exchange, Western states are helping the country defend against Russian troops”.

But according to experts at the Foundation for the Protection of Democracy, the Russian president is betting on a new war in Europe in order to weaken Western support in the war in Ukraine. Serbia could be the reason for that, media writes

Two American experts from “The Foundation for the Protection of Democracy” warns of a new war that could play in the hands of Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin. According to their assessments on the Wall Street Journal, the Balkans can help it. Because a new front can weaken Western support in the war in Ukraine.

German media reported that a new conflict would give the Kremlin the opportunity to gain local influence and to draw attention from Ukraine through arms trafficking and mediation.

Strong tensions between Serbia, Kosovo

The Western Balkans are more adaptable. The war in Yugoslavia in the 1990s caused massive tensions, especially from Serbia, which wants to expand its influence in neighbouring countries.

Recently, Serbian President Aleksandar Vuciq has openly threatened to attack Kosovo. In addition, he consistently refuses to sign the Brussels Agreement for <x0 bilateral action” between Serbia and Kosovo, which is currently mediated by the EU and aims to ensure peaceful relations.

The United States also expects a higher risk of violence in the region, experts warn. That would have great advantages for Putin. Therefore, Russia does not need to send armies to the region. It simply needs to rely on Serbia to promote violence and instability.