“The road to long-term peace is political, not military”, Ulustas shows what NATO message led to

Furthermore, Ulutas has added that he has the priority of preserving stability, in the best interests of all communities, and that, to that end, KFOR maintains a visible, skillful and flexible presence on the ground, allowing them to react to any development that could affect security in Kosovo and regional stability.

KFOR Commander has also estimated that there is an urgent need for a sustainable political solution, the newspaper Express reports, broadcasts Periscopi.

So that's why I heard it clearly and powerfully today. NATO continues to fully and strongly support the EU-brokered dialogue for normalising relations between Belgrade and Pristina. After all, stability depends on choosing all parties for diplomacy rather than violence. The road to lasting peace is political. It's not military. KFOR will continue to make its contribution in support of this process, it has stated, among other things.

His full speech:

Today I have informed ambassadors of NATO's allied countries and partners contributing to the KFOR mission, here at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

I also met with NATO Deputy General Secretary Mrs. Radmila Sekerinska, as well as other top civil and military officials of our Alliance

We have exchanged views on a series of issues of vital importance to our common Euro-Atlantic security.

Just over two months before the NATO heads of state and government summit, to be held in Ankara in July.

We have discussed the security situation in Kosovo and throughout the Western Balkans, as well as KFOR's priorities and efforts.

I want to share three major accents from my meetings.

First: Our collective devotion to supporting a lasting security in Kosovo is steadfast.

NATO allies and partners continue to fully support our daily efforts that contribute to preserving a safe environment for all people and communities living in Kosovo, as well as freedom of movement.

Under our long term UN mandate, based on UN Security Council Resolution 1244 in 1999. At any time, impartially and in close co-ordination with the EU Law Rule Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and the Kosovo Police in their respective roles as security responders.

KFOR is a collective commitment, as evidenced by over 4600 troops contributed by 31 countries, including NATO allies and partners.

Since October 2025, we have noted that the local security situation is generally calm. We have not seen a return to violence, as it did in 2023. However, the situation remains fragile, with potential for new tensions, especially in northern Kosovo.

Therefore, my priority is maintaining stability, for the sake of all communities.

To that end, KFOR maintains a visible, flexible and flexible presence on the ground, allowing us to react to any development that can affect security in Kosovo and regional stability.

And de-scaling the situation, in case we see signs of possible new tensions.

Second: KFOR has been a constant pillar of stability in Kosovo and the Western Balkans.

That remains true today. And KFOR is a concrete testimony to this stable commitment.

I am grateful to all NATO allies and partners for their efforts to ensure that KFOR is well equipped and positioned to continue implementing its UN mandate, completely and impartially.

As mission commander, I continue to maintain close ties with all of my key conversationaries

Including representatives of the international community, security organisations in Kosovo and the Armed Forces of Serbia.

These regular communication helps us significantly to increase transparency and strengthen common awareness of the situation.

In the end, they are essential for security in Kosovo and for regional stability, in the best of all.

Third: There is an urgent need for a sustainable political solution.

KFOR remains focused fully on meeting its UN-appointed mission. Every day. We are determined to ensure that decades of much gained peace may not be endangered.

Through our presence and activities, we continue to create room for political dialogue to move forward.

So as I heard today clearly and powerfully NATO continues to fully and strongly support the EU-brokered dialogue for normalising relations between Belgrade and Pristina.

After all, stability depends on choosing all parties for diplomacy rather than violence.

The road to lasting peace is political. It's not military. KFOR will continue to contribute to this process.

A road forward constructive and inclusive is what we must continue to pursue together, for a better future for all people living in Kosovo.

And regional stability.