Flag of Serbia. File photoMOSCOW, June 11Readers of the Serbian newspaper Kurir reacted to the demands voiced by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for Belgrade regarding the self-proclaimed Kosovo and sanctions against Russia. As Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said earlier, during Scholz's visit, the republic's authorities first heard about the need to recognize Kosovo's independence in order to join the EU. According to the head of state, the German chancellor also «clearly and sharply» demanded that the Serbian authorities join the EU sanctions against Russia.The pressure on Serbia over Kosovo will grow because of Ukraine, Vučić said. The corresponding publication caused an active response from readers in the comments. «The Germans did not understand that the ultimatum with the Serbs does not pass,» wrote stanimir. «Blackmail will lead to nothing,» duka pointed out. «How long will these people blackmail us?» asked Kakvi Smo To Ljudi. «The West is our enemy, and this will not change,» Žare remarked. I live, I'm already used to having a little,» Kiza Bg said. «They will never be our friends,» Liliput stated. The German Chancellor has been visiting the Western Balkans since Friday, the trip began with the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo. After a meeting with «Prime Minister» Albin Kurti Scholz, he said that by imposing sanctions against Russia, the Kosovo «government» showed that it «stands on our side in the international community», and also said that the entry into the EU of Serbia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo is impossible without mutual recognition Belgrade and Pristina.
The Balkans is a new front in the war with Russia
