In an interview on TVP World, Serbian Ambassador to Poland, Nebojša Košutić, stated his country’s objective:

“First and foremost, [the] foreign policy goal of Serbia is to become a member of European Union.”

He added that the country has been negotiating in good faith with Kosovo under EU mediation since 2011. “Our aim is to reach a constructive compromise to resolve the problems, but the claim that we are trying to create trouble is completely unfounded.”

But he strongly denied Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani's claims that Serbia is acting as a “satellite state” for Russia, which allegedly seeks to open a “second front” in the Balkans amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

“This idea that Serbia is destabilizing the Balkans as a proxy of Russia is absolute nonsense,” said Košutić.

Košutić mentioned the historical significance of Kosovo for Serbia, saying, “Kosovo and Metohija have been part of Serbia since 1912, long before the creation of Yugoslavia.”

He continued to describe Kosovo’s current government as ignoring agreements reached in previous negotiations, particularly the 2013 agreement brokered by the EU. “The problem is, they are not ready to respect what they signed,” said the Ambassador.

When discussing Kosovo’s international recognition, the Serbian ambassador contested the notion that Kosovo’s independence is widely supported, stating, “Recognition is actually decreasing. More than 15 countries have withdrawn their recognition of Kosovo in recent years.”

He said that major global players like India and Ukraine have refused to recognize Kosovo, emphasizing that “Ukraine respects Serbia’s territorial integrity, just as we respect theirs.”

Košutić further painted deteriorating conditions for Serbs in Kosovo, citing attacks on Serb communities and restrictions on religious freedoms, including the movement of the Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch.

He accused Kosovo authorities of failing to implement key agreements, particularly the 2013 deal aimed at fostering peace in the region. According to Košutić, the Serb population faces increasing pressure to leave Kosovo, undermining ongoing negotiations.

Looking ahead, Košutić urged the international community, including the U.S. and EU member states, to step in and stabilize the situation. “We ask all of them to help us implement agreements and ensure Serbs can live there peacefully. Without that, there can be no progress,” he concluded.

As tensions rise, both sides remain locked in a diplomatic stalemate, with Serbia emphasizing historical ties and Kosovo pushing for broader international recognition and self-determination.