A Russian propagandist was detained in Kosovo on suspicion of espionage

There are several photos of Aslamova with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and one more with Syrian President Bashar Assad. She also took pictures with pro-Russian militants in Donbas.

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In Kosovo, a Russian journalist was arrested at the border on suspicion of being a spy, security authorities are investigating “her intentions” regarding the visit. The Minister of Internal Affairs Jelal Svekla informed about the detention of Daria Aslamova, reports Reuters.

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“Many countries have proven that she was engaged in espionage for the benefit of Russian military intelligence and posed as a journalist.” Svekla's statement says.

There are several photos of Aslamova with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and another with Syrian President Bashar Assad on the network.

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Tensions between the western Balkan neighbors (Kosovo and Serbia) flared recently and reached a peak last week after Kosovo said it would oblige Serbs living in the north of the country and using Serbian license plates to apply for license plates issued by authorities in Pristina . The commitment is now on hold.

Ethnic Serbs make up about 5 percent of Kosovo's population, which is 90 percent ethnic Albanian.

In another incident, police said on Saturday that one from their patrols near the border with Serbia entered an area of ​​the country overshadowed by ethnic disputes and smuggling.

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Kosovo joined to EU sanctions and condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine

“Her attempt to enter our country, which coincides with the events in the north of the country, clearly indicates that Russia has joined Serbia's propaganda with the aim of destabilizing our country.” – he said.

Kosovo joined the condemnation by the European Union and the United States of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has already introduced sanctions.

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We would like to remind you that the Kosovo government postponed the introduction of identification cards and number plates for Serbs until September .

Based on materials: ZN.ua

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