Serbia has once again attempted to clear ” its name” or better to say to lie regarding the November 29th attack on the Ibër-Lepenc canal, sending a diplomatic note and a non-paper to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, even though all the facts show that Serbia is responsible for the terrorist attack in Iber Lepenc Canal
In this letter, Serbia distances itself unequivocally from any involvement in the sabotage and claims that Kosovo’s accusations pointing fingers at the Serbian government are unfounded and lack evidence.
The letter sent by Serbia to the Council of Europe outlines its position, arguing that such allegations could only lead to unnecessary escalation in the region and provide several key points.
Key Points from Serbia’s Letter:
Call for a Transparent Investigation: Serbia urges a thorough and transparent investigation into the act of sabotage.
Offer of Assistance: Serbia expresses readiness to provide technical and logistical support to address the consequences of the attack, including helping to rebuild the canal and assist with the energy supply for the affected areas.
Avoid Premature Blame: Serbia calls for all parties to refrain from premature accusations and instead focus on preventing further escalation in the region.
Readiness for Urgent Talks: Serbia also expresses its willingness to hold an urgent meeting within the Brussels Dialogue framework, where the central topic would be the terrorist attack on the Ibër-Lepenc canal.
Additionally, Serbia insists that this incident should not be used as a pretext to increase the presence of the Kosovo Security Force in the northern part of Kosovo.
Call for a Joint Investigation: Finally, Serbia stresses that the attack occurred at a particularly sensitive time, and calls for a joint, transparent investigation with continuous communication with all relevant partners to avoid any negative consequences that might hinder European integration or the Dialogue aimed at normalizing relations.
Kosovo’s Position and International Reactions:
Kosovo’s institutions have blamed Serbia for the attack. Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated that the attack is akin to a kinetic war and a copy of Russia’s methods in its ongoing war against Ukraine.
KFOR has emphasized the importance of verifying the facts and has increased its presence in Zubin Potok, the location of the attack.
US Ambassador Jeff Hovenier, after meeting with Prime Minister Albin Kurti, stated that it is too early to determine who is responsible for the November 29 attack.
The European Union has strongly condemned the attack, labeling it a terrorist act. The EU’s new foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, following meetings with Kurti and Vučić in Brussels, has called for the perpetrators of the attack to be brought to justice.
