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Various officials and experts have shared their opinions about why Kosovo is being armed.
Rashit Qalaj, member of the Parliamentary Committee for Security and Defense Affairs, from the opposition Democratic Party of Kosovo, estimates that Kosovo is forced to be more prepared in terms of equipment and weapons after the attack in Banjska and the frequent threats from Serbia to it. raised combat readiness around the borders with Kosovo. Experts from the defense intelligence agency, Janes, based in Croydon, Great Britain, share a similar opinion.
"Serbia has followed a militant line recently, and Kosovo in particular has had to face the instability in the north dominated by Serbs, for which they blame the Serbian government," Janes told Radio Free Europe. Experts also add that the invasion of Ukraine by Russia is seen as "a warning of what may happen in the future as Serbia stands by Russia".
Meanwhile, the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, announced on January 12 that the country "is entering a new and decisive phase of strengthening the defense capacities of the state", which includes the development of the Kosovo Security Force in accordance with NATO standards. s. On January 11, the administration of US President Joe Biden notified Congress of the proposed arms sale to Kosovo as part of the US Foreign Military Sales program. Through this US military program, the US Government and a foreign government can reach intergovernmental agreements to provide security assistance.
While the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, called the news about the Javelin missiles "a big disappointment, but added that Serbia and the US will work to preserve Serbian-American relations."
"For us, it is of great importance that peace in the region is not broken and that Serbia will continue to act responsibly and contribute to stability in the Balkans," he said.
The Serbian Minister of Defense, Milosh Vucevic, has stated that Serbia cannot change US policy, but that it can strengthen its defense capability and that there will be an "adequate response".
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