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Turkey-Kosovo Drone Deal Strains Serbia Relations Amid Tensions

10/10/2025

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Turkey's sale of drones to Kosovo has sparked tensions with Serbia, as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic criticizes the delivery as threatening regional stability.
Vucic later praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, describing him as a great leader.
He acknowledged Serbia's prior knowledge of Turkey's defense collaboration with Kosovo under a framework agreement.
Analysts say nationalist rhetoric may be used to divert attention from domestic issues, underscoring the Balkans' complex alliances.

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Turkey's sale of drones to Kosovo has sparked tensions with Serbia, as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic criticizes the delivery as threatening regional stability.
Vucic later praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, describing him as a great leader.
He acknowledged Serbia's prior knowledge of Turkey's defense collaboration with Kosovo under a framework agreement.
Analysts say nationalist rhetoric may be used to divert attention from domestic issues, underscoring the Balkans' complex alliances.