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Russian Presidential President Dmitry Peskov urged not to look for a

"We have close ties with Belgorod": Kremlin declared Serbia's support against the background of conflict with Kosovo

Russian Presidential President Dmitry Peskov urged not to look for a "destructive influence of Russia" on the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo, adding that the Kremlin was watching the situation closely. The Kremlin supports Serbia against the background of exacerbation of confrontation with partially recognized Kosovo and thus rejects statements about the "destructive impact" of the Russian Federation on the situation.

This was announced in a comment to journalists on Wednesday, December 28, said Russian President Dmitry Peskov, RIA Novosti reports. "Serbia is a sovereign country and finding some destructive influence of Russia here is absolutely wrong . . . Serbia protects the rights of Serbs, who live near such difficult conditions. And, of course, reacts rigidly when these rights are violated," the Kremlin said.

According to Peskov, the Russian Federation, having close allies, historical, spiritual and other relations with Serbia, "monitors what is happening" very carefully, "in particular, how the rights of Serbs are ensured. "Of course, we support Belgrade in the actions that are being taken," the Russian Presidential President added. The day before, Serbia President Oleksandr Vuchich ordered the country's armed forces to "highest degree" of combat readiness.

It should be reminded that one of the reasons for the exacerbation of the situation in the north of Kosovo was the detention of former Serbian police officer by some Pantich. He was accused of violence against officials who prepared elections to local authorities. On December 9, Focus wrote about Serbia's intention to send about 1000 security officers to Kosovo. Serbian Director of the Kosovo and Methych Department Petar Petkovich declared an invasion of 300 Kosovo police officers.