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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte downplayed the impact of U.S. military cutbacks in Europe, stating the U.S. is not withdrawing more troops. NATO’s supreme allied commander is developing backup defense plans as the U.S. reduces aircraft carriers, refueling planes, and fighter jets, shifting focus to the Indo-Pacific region. Allies are expected to address gaps in NATO’s defense capabilities ahead of a July summit.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte downplayed the impact of U.S. military cutbacks, including reduced troop and equipment support for allies under Article 5. NATO’s top commander is developing backup plans as the U.S. shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific, while allies aim to fill gaps in capabilities ahead of a July summit.

NATO is evaluating alternative defense plans for Europe amid U.S. reductions in military assets, including aircraft carriers and fighter jets, to focus on Indo-Pacific threats. The alliance urges European allies and Canada to fill gaps by providing aircraft, naval vessels, and drones to maintain readiness.

European capitals are advocating for negotiations, but Putin has not shown willingness to engage. Kosovo's ruling party has secured a second consecutive snap election victory within six months.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won Kosovo's snap election but did not achieve a majority, requiring coalition talks. The election had low turnout and voter frustration, and the political deadlock remains unresolved.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party won the most votes in Kosovo's early parliamentary election, securing around 43% of the votes. The election, the third in 18 months, followed a political deadlock over replacing former President Vjosa Osmani. Despite the victory, it remains unclear if the outcome will resolve the crisis affecting Kosovo's economy and governance.

Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje won nearly 44% of the vote in Kosovo's election but fell short of a majority, necessitating coalition negotiations.

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party led preliminary election results with 43% support, down from 50% in December. Voter turnout was 35%, and the party may need coalition support to form a government due to opposition and minority party resistance.

Kosovo voters hold a third parliamentary election in less than 18 months to resolve a political deadlock over electing a new president. The crisis, fueled by disagreements between Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje party and opposition parties, has delayed EU/NATO progress and worsened economic conditions.

Kosovo's former President warns about the consequences of political deadlock. A retired teacher in Pristina, Gezim Selimi, expressed frustration with repeated elections by saying 'Enough is Enough' during voting.

Kosovo voters held a third parliamentary election in less than 18 months to resolve a political deadlock over electing a new president. The election followed failed negotiations between Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party and opposition parties, which has prolonged a crisis affecting the economy. Former President Vjosa Osmani, now opposing Kurti, ran on the Democratic League of Kosovo's list.

Kosovo holds elections amid a political deadlock that is hindering its EU ambitions. The vote occurs against a backdrop of economic struggles and political discord within the country.

Kosovo holds an early parliamentary election due to political deadlock after parties failed to agree on a new president by a March deadline. The election is the third in less than 18 months, with Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party holding a majority but facing opposition claims of overreach. The crisis has delayed EU and NATO integration and worsened economic conditions.

Kosovo is holding a snap election to resolve a parliamentary stalemate. The political crisis has worsened the country's already struggling economy.

Kosovo's prime minister won a snap election but did not secure a majority. The election, the third in over a year, saw low turnout amid a prolonged political crisis that has worsened the country's struggling economy.

Kosovo voters are returning to the polls for an early parliamentary election. This follows political parties' failure to agree on a new president.

Kosovo voters participated in an early parliamentary election following political parties' failure to agree on a new president by a March deadline. The election aims to resolve a prolonged political crisis that has hindered government functionality and delayed EU and NATO integration efforts.

Kosovo voters held an early parliamentary election after political parties failed to agree on a new president by a March deadline. The third election in 18 months aims to resolve a political impasse affecting the country’s EU and NATO aspirations, with Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party maintaining a majority but facing opposition challenges. The prolonged crisis has harmed Kosovo’s economy and delayed access to international funds.

Kosovo holds a snap election on June 7, 2026, its third in just over a year, due to political gridlock. The election follows a parliament's failure to elect a president in April 2026 and inconclusive parliamentary elections in February 2025.

Kosovo is holding its third parliamentary election in 18 months due to a political impasse over selecting a new president. Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party maintains a parliamentary majority, but no candidate has secured the required 80 votes in the 120-member legislature. The election follows two previous inconclusive votes and growing public frustration over stalled governance and economic challenges.

Kosovo is heading to the polls amidst a political crisis that has left its institutions only partially functional. Brussels is monitoring the situation.

Kosovo’s ex-president Vjosa Osmani warns that the upcoming parliamentary elections could jeopardize the country’s path toward NATO and EU integration, criticizing Prime Minister Albin Kurti for damaging relations with Western allies through controversial policies. Kurti’s government has faced sanctions from the EU over ethnic tensions and his statements on international affairs have further strained Kosovo’s global standing.

Kosovo's third election in under 16 months is marked by a conflict between PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, a stalled dialogue with Serbia, and challenges to EU integration.

The European Union will seek to accelerate membership processes for six Western Balkan countries at an upcoming summit. European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the need for faster, more effective reforms while stressing that progress depends on the candidates' alignment with EU standards, including Serbia's democratic reforms and normalization of relations with Kosovo.

Kosovo's third general election in under 16 months features a political clash between Prime Minister Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, amid a stalled dialogue with Serbia and challenges to EU integration.

A Kosovo court sentenced three Serb separatists for their involvement in the 2023 Banjska attack, which resulted in a violent clash with police. The attack left one police officer and three of the attackers dead.

Three Kosovo Serbs were sentenced to life imprisonment and 30 years for their roles in a deadly 2023 gun battle and monastery siege. The court's verdict highlights the severity of the attack, which involved violent clashes and a prolonged siege.

Samantha recounts her military career as an Army intelligence officer, including peacekeeping duties in Kosovo and deployment to Iraq in 2003, before joining the FBI Academy in February 2004 and being assigned to an intelligence squad at the New York Field Office.