Interview with David Hale: The essence of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue is mutual recognition

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, who on Saturday visited Kosovo, urged political leaders to speak in one voice,adding that unity strengthens Pristina’s position in dialogue with Serbia. In a joint interview with three Kosovo media outlets, Hale said the US commitment to Kosovo has not changed. Mr. Hale has not commented whether the US will support solutions involving change of borders along ethnic lines.

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Tirana Times, February 25 2026 – Domestic governance gaps are the primary entry points through which foreign actors can generate corrosive outcomes in strategic sectors. The Bankers Petroleum illustrates how this happens: when fiscal terms are unclear, cost verification is weak and enforcement is irregular, revenue disputes can last for …

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Croatian President and Govt Wrangle over Israel Arms Sales

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