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Moscow called on Kosovo recognized countries to influence it to prevent escalati...

The Kremlin fully supports Serbia, Kosovo's requirements are unjustified - Peskov

Moscow called on Kosovo recognized countries to influence it to prevent escalation of the conflict. The Kremlin absolutely supports Serbia in conflict with Kosovo and considers the demands of Pyshtyn unfounded. On Monday, August 1, the spokesman of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said, reports RIA Novosti. "We absolutely support Serbia. We are near Kosovo Serbs, we believe that these are absolutely unjustified requirements," the Kremlin spokesman said.

Peskov added that the conflict between the parties has yet been avoided, but the situation is delayed for one month, so "it is important to show prudence on all sides. " The Russian leader spokesman said Moscow supports Belgrade's position, which was stated by Serbia President Alexander Vuchich.

In addition, Peskov noted that the countries that have recognized Kosovo's independence, as well as his guarantors, should use their influence to warn the paste from "ill -considered steps", which, according to Moscow, "lead to further escalation. " Commenting the conflict between Belgrade and Pestyn Peskov stated that the relations of the Russian Federation and Serbia were allied, frankly very deep, assured that they would continue to develop.

We will remind, on July 31 Serbia President Alexander Vuchich during an emergency appeal to the people stated that the authorities of a partially recognized republic of Kosovo began an operation against Serbs. Against this background, there were reports that Kosovo's police pulled their hand to the north of the region and blocked two checkpoints, and locals began to build barricades on the roads.