US Calls for De-Escalation in Serbia-Kosovo Border Tensions

Tensions are rising once again between Serbia and Kosovo as the United States urges Serbia to withdraw its military build-up on the border. The UK has responded by sending troops to join NATO peacekeepers in the region. The situation has become increasingly worrisome, as sophisticated tanks and artillery have been deployed, prompting concerns of destabilization. The US is calling for immediate de-escalation and a return to dialogue, while NATO has authorized additional forces to address the current situation. The recent clash at a Serbian Orthodox monastery, in which four people died, further inflamed tensions between the two countries. Serbia denies claims of a recent troop build-up, but the situation remains volatile and unresolved since Kosovo declared independence in 2008. As tensions continue to mount, the international community is closely monitoring the situation and urging for peaceful resolution.