Kosovo Politics: Kosovo’s parliament was suspended after opposition MP Time Kadrijaj threw eggs at acting PM Albin Kurti during a tense session over forming the new legislature and electing a speaker, deepening a deadlock that has already triggered three elections in under two years. EU-Ukraine-Kosovo Rift: In Pristina, the city removed a large Ukrainian flag and “Free Ukraine” banner after Zelensky reiterated in Belgrade that Ukraine will not recognise Kosovo, prompting Kosovo officials to say sovereignty must be respected. Serbia-Ukraine Diplomacy: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić defended hosting Zelensky, warning the world is “at the beginning of a bigger war,” while Serbian officials dismissed Kosovo’s backlash as a “witch hunt.” Economy & Trade: Kosovo’s import bill topped €32bn since 2021, with a record €7bn in 2025, highlighting a widening trade deficit. Regional Flashpoint: Vučić also threatened to consider diverting the Ibar River feeding Kosovo’s Gazivode hydropower plant if Pristina continues what he calls persecution of Serbs.