AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoKosovo War Crimes Verdict: The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague sentenced former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for war crimes, including murder, torture and unlawful detention, while Jakup Krasniqi also got 25 years, Kadri Veseli 18 and Rexhep Selimi 13; the court acquitted them of crimes against humanity, and the ruling triggered shock and protests in Kosovo. Serbia’s EU Pressure Point: Serbian caretaker FM Ivica Dacic hailed the verdict as proof the KLA was “criminal,” while EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said she was “horrified” by Ratko Mladić’s funeral images in Belgrade but stopped short of new Serbia penalties. Belgrade Academic Freedom: Scholars at Risk (SAR) says Serbia has violently stifled student protests and undermined university autonomy, citing cases including the termination or non-confirmation of professors linked to protests. Belgrade Diplomacy: Marko Đurić met South Korea’s new ambassador in Belgrade, stressing political dialogue, economic cooperation and Expo 2027 ties. Tech & Security: Serbia showcased armed “robot dogs” during a military exercise shortly after opening a Chinese-designed robotics factory. Sports & Serbia: Novak Djokovic confirmed he will return to Beijing for the China Open after 11 years.
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