Dacic: We will not change our positions on Kosovo, Russia sanctions

NOVI SAD - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic said on Thursday Serbia-US relations were on an upward trajectory but that there would be no change in Serbia's positions on recognition of the so-called Kosovo and imposing sanctions on Russia.

Commenting on the so-called Kosovo's bids to join international organisations, Dacic told RTV that Pristina essentially did not meet the conditions to join the Council of Europe but had the majority required for admission.

"We cannot stop their accession to the CoE if they have the majority. It is a question of whether they want that," Dacic said, noting that such a scenario would be a first case of outvoting in the institution.

In case there is an attempt to get Pristina into the CoE, Serbia will take no part in that, he said.

"Why would we give an alibi to anyone and make it look like we agree with that?" Dacic asked.

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