Kosovo Politics: Opposition LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku has suspended coalition talks with Vetëvendosje after internal party rivals moved to trigger a vote on his leadership, throwing fresh uncertainty on Kosovo’s stalled government formation. Rule of Law: Zejnullah Gashi took office as Kosovo’s Chief State Prosecutor, but BIRN Kosovo and Internews Kosova say the selection process fell short on transparency, merit-based evaluation, and integrity checks. Media Freedom: Obiliq Mayor Halil Thaçi attacked KALLXO.com over reporting on expropriations in Shipitullë; Kosovo journalists’ groups condemned the intimidation and KALLXO announced a defamation lawsuit. Justice & Ethnic Tensions: Kosovo permanently banned Serbian minister Snezana Paunovic after her “ethnically cleansed Kosovo” remarks. EU Watch: The EU urged Kosovo and Serbia to allow the return of Serbian judges and prosecutors to northern courts, amid ongoing vacancies. Energy: Kosovo is considering importing American LNG via a partnership with Albania’s Vlora plant. Regional Diplomacy: Serbia’s Vučić visited Kyiv and pledged humanitarian aid to Ukraine, while refusing to back a call for stronger pressure on Russia.