Protests continued in Tirana on the 71st day, with demonstrators directing their march toward the embassies of Serbia and Ukraine. During the demonstrations, chants of “UÇK, UÇK” were heard, alongside messages aimed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This activity followed Zelensky’s recent meeting in Belgrade with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
During a joint press conference, President Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine would not alter its official position regarding the non-recognition of Kosovo as an independent state. This declaration prompted varied reactions within Kosovo, prompting the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Glauk Konjufca, to characterize the statement as slanderous. The political tension surrounding the region was further highlighted by actions taken by local demonstrators.
Some Albanian protesters engaged in a symbolic act by altering the name of a street in Albania, renaming it to reflect a concept of free status associated with Ukraine. The events underscore the ongoing geopolitical sensitivity in the region, with pronouncements from international leaders directly impacting local political demonstrations in the capital.
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