Kosovo–Ukraine Diplomatic Rift: Pristina removed a large “Free Ukraine” banner and Ukrainian flags from a central building after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine will not recognize Kosovo, with Mayor Përparim Rama saying Kosovo’s statehood must be respected. Parliament in Turmoil: Kosovo’s assembly was suspended after opposition MP Time Kadrijaj threw eggs at acting PM Albin Kurti during a session over appointing a new president, escalating a months-long political deadlock that risks another snap election. Serbia Escalation Threats: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić warned he may divert the Ibar River feeding Kosovo’s Gazivode hydropower plant, blaming Pristina’s “persecution” of Kosovo Serbs. Energy Cost Dispute: Kosovo says lack of electricity trading with Serbia cost it and the region over €150m in 2024, citing blocked cross-border capacity. Regional Reaction: Albania rejected Zelenskyy’s Kosovo stance while urging Serbia and Kosovo to move toward mutual recognition as part of their European future. Diplomatic Back-and-Forth: Serbian FM Marko Đurić defended Zelenskyy’s Belgrade visit as “serious countries talk to everyone,” while Kosovo officials called the remarks deeply disappointing.