Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated that as long as Milan Radoičić remains free in Serbia, he will continue to pose a threat to Kosovo. This was highlighted in a meeting on Wednesday in Brussels with James O’Brien, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs.
During the meeting, Kurti emphasized the importance of the arrest and extradition of the notorious criminal and terrorist leader Milan Radoičić. Kurti pointed out that the prosecution already has a 160-page indictment against Radoičić and his group, who continue to present a threat to Kosovo’s and the region’s security as long as they remain free in Serbia with the support of President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian state apparatus.
Kurti also briefed O’Brien about the recent terrorist attack on the Ibër-Lepenc canal, stating that it had endangered the essential services for the population, particularly affecting electricity and water supplies for over half of the country’s population.
The attack on November 29th was aimed at the critical infrastructure of the Republic of Kosovo. Kurti shared that the attack posed a risk to public safety, particularly as it targeted the civilian population by endangering essential utilities.
In addition, Kurti informed O’Brien that investigations into the attack are ongoing. Among the confiscated materials linked to the incident, authorities found 74 military emblems, including 20 from Russian military units, in addition to Serbian ones.
Kurti highlighted that the November 29th attack was the third such assault in three days, following previous attacks on police stations and municipal buildings in Zvečan. This marked the second major attack on national security, following the September 24th paramilitary assault in Banjska, which resulted in the death of a Kosovar police officer.
The Prime Minister thanked O’Brien and the United States for their continued support to Kosovo, particularly in the investigation of the Ibër-Lepenc attack and holding those responsible accountable.
