Serbia’s Prime Minister Ana Brnabić has declared that Serbia will thoroughly investigate all the circumstances surrounding the attack on the Kosovo Police in Banjska, Zvecan. During an interview with Prva Television, she discussed the involvement of politician and businessman Milan Radojičić, who claimed responsibility for organizing the attacks.
Brnabić emphasized that Serbia operates under the rule of law and will do everything within its legal framework and constitution to investigate the incident comprehensively and take appropriate action.
She reiterated that no act of violence or killing can be justified, including the killing of a Kosovo Police officer. However, she suggested that Serbs in Kosovo have been under persistent pressure from authorities in Pristina, which, according to her, contributed to the incident. Brnabić referred to the situation as “a matter of days, a matter of minutes” without providing specific evidence of the alleged pressure.
Despite her assertions, Brnabić did not present any concrete evidence regarding the claimed pressure.
She stressed that Serbian authorities should collect evidence and present an accurate account of the events before the upcoming United Nations Security Council meeting scheduled for October 18.
As part of the Security Council’s agenda, the quarterly report by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will also evaluate the work of the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
Milan Radojičić, the former Deputy Chairman of the Serb List, was questioned on October 3, four days after taking responsibility for the attacks. He was released on October 4.
The pre-trial judge rejected the proposal from the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade to impose pre-trial detention on Radojičić after the interview. The prosecutor’s office had requested pre-trial detention, citing the risk of flight.
Radojičić is facing charges in Serbia related to the purchase of arms, ammunition, and explosives with significant destructive power from Tuzla in Bosnia and Herzegovina, spanning from January 2023 until September 24.
Radojičić vehemently denied any involvement in these alleged crimes.
With the October 4 decision, Radojičić is now prohibited from leaving Serbian territory without court approval and is also banned from entering Kosovo.
While Kosovo has characterized the attack in Banjska as a “terrorist act” and blamed Serbia, Serbia vehemently denies these allegations.
