# Senior Russian lawmaker warns Serbia it could lose its identity by yielding to EU demands

https://mins.news/en/item/110399

- TASS, 2026-10-22 01:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2205909

> Konstantin Kosachev, deputy speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, said that although the EU appeals to many Serbs, Serbia would lose its identity if it accepted all of Brussels’ demands, including recognizing Kosovo’s independence. He said Serbian opinion is divided on sovereignty and compliance ultimately concerns national dignity.