World‘Kosovo must be respected’ — Ukrainian flag removed from Kosovo building after Zelensky’s Serbia visit sparks controversy

The dispute over Kosovo’s status intensified after Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Serbia. In Serbia, Zelenskyy confirmed that Kyiv does not officially recognize Kosovo’s independence. Officials in Kosovo called the position “deeply disappointing,” pointing to the country’s support for Ukraine. A Ukrainian flag was then stripped from a building in Kosovo, further inflaming the controversy.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-09 17:56Original