A senior Ukrainian official has stepped down following a weekend raid on his offices, as Moscow resumes military operations after a temporary halt for negotiations. Meanwhile, the European Commission has criticized Serbia’s attendance of a high-profile funeral for a convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal, calling it a sign of unresolved historical tensions and raising concerns over Serbia’s EU aspirations. The memorial, marked by a massive turnout and religious leaders, underscored lingering divisions over the conflict’s legacy. The developments highlight ongoing political and diplomatic strains in the region.
Ruslan Kravchenko leaves post after his offices were searched at the weekend, as Moscow renews attacks after pause for peace talksSeparately, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has condemned the presence of senior Serbian officials at yesterday’s funeral of Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić, saying it showed “a failure to confront a dark chapter in Europe’s recent history” and questioned Serbia’s alignment with the EU.Mladić, who died last week, was buried with military honours in after a memorial service attended by tens of thousands of people and led by Porfirije, the patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox church. Continue reading...
