Blinken talks to Vucic, calls for de-escalation of tensions with Kosovo

“Spoke to President Vucic to underscore the immediate need to de-escalate tensions with Kosovo and hold to account those responsible for the recent violent attacks. Also stressed the importance of fully implementing commitments under the EU-facilitated Dialogue,” Blinken wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Blinken's office also confirmed content of the talks in a press release.

“The Secretary voiced his support for the actions of KFOR and EULEX in responding to this event, noting that incidents like those near the Banjska Monastery present unacceptable challenges to KFOR and the international community, and welcomed KFOR’s increased presence and the North Atlantic Council’s decision to authorize additional forces,” it said.

John Kirby, the National Security Council's communication coordinator, previously said that the United States is observing the movement of the Serbian army towards the border with Kosovo and called on Belgrade to stop this operation, as well as to actively participate in the investigation of the attack near Banjska.