European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says agreement has been reached on the need to hold fresh elections in ethnic Serb-majority northern Kosovo to defuse simmering tensions between Pristina and Belgrade. Borrell, who held separate crisis talks in Brussels with Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on June 22, also urged the immediate release of three Kosovar policemen detained earlier this month by Serbia amid unclear circumstances. "We agreed on the need for new elections.... Arbitrary arrests or mistreatment of prisoners is unacceptable," Borrell tweeted. " The 3 policemen held in Serbia need to be released urgently and unconditionally." To read the original story by RFE/RL's Balkan Service, click here.
Borrell Says Agreement Reached On Need To Hold Fresh Elections In Northern Kosovo
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell (right) with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Brussels on June 22.