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Western pressure for the two sides to resolve longstanding differences has intensified with the war in Ukraine
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Refusal to resume work at public institutions reflects their deep resentment of Pristina
Washington keen to avert crisis ‘not too far away’ from Ukraine conflict
Belgrade puts troops on high alert as ethnic Serbs resist Pristina’s authority
Longstanding dispute over authority between Belgrade and Pristina remains acute but threat of immediate escalation falls
Brussels diplomat says parties’ failure to reach agreement is ‘playing with fire’ as Pristina pushes for wider deal
On the streets of the Serbian capital, graffitied walls show a country divided by Putin’s war in Ukraine
Sanctions on Moscow force Belgrade to outline plans to weaken oil and gas ties to traditional ally
Budapest says project is part of a long-term ambition to diversify region’s energy infrastructure
Gulf state hands Belgrade $1bn loan on favourable terms after market rates more than triple since turn of year
Pristina and Belgrade agree to ease travel restrictions but peace process remains in limbo, hampering EU membership ambitions
Deal brokered by Brussels lowers risk of violence after stand-off between Belgrade and Pristina
Nato and the EU have done well to contain rising tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, but deep-seated problems persist
Aleksandar Vučić accuses opposite number Albin Kurti of ‘lying’ about Belgrade’s plans to attack its neighbour
Premier Albin Kurti urges allies to convince reluctant counterparts to recognise independence
Tensions between rivals spilled over into violent protests last month
Top three contenders for US basketball league’s most valuable player award this year were born outside the country
Newly re-elected leader defends China missile deal and says he ‘guarantees’ peace in Balkans
Oil and gas embargoes are part of discussions about additional restrictive measures against Russia
President unlikely to change Belgrade’s pro-Russia stance because of political and energy ties
Belgrade has refused to side with west over sanctions against Moscow
Elections are shaping up as unequal contests in a region shaken by democratic backsliding and security worries
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