US sanctions are targeting various entities in the Balkans, including Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, due to links to organized crime and the Russia-Ukraine war.

The entities involved

• Serbia →

  country in Southeast Europe

  • The political dispute between Kosovo and Serbia continues, with the future of relations hinging on the outcome of ongoing trials.Mon 17:49
  • Aleksandar Vucic resigned from his post as president of Serbia.Mon 07:33
• Kosovo →

  geographical region in Europe

  • Jakup Krasniqi and Kadri Veseli are accused of crimes committed in Kosovo.Mon 10:14
  • Jill Dando's murder investigation in Kosovo led to the conviction of Barry George.Sun 00:21
• Albania →

  country in southeastern Europe

  • Resort development linked to Donald Trump's family is planned for Sazan Island in Albania.Mon 17:31
  • The European Parliament has urged Albania to suspend construction related to a controversial resort project, amid protests and pressure on President Edi Rama.Mon 12:13
• Bosnia and Herzegovina →

  country in Southeast Europe

  • EU considers Serbia for membership while internal divisions persist in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Sat 14:43
  • Leaders from Serbia, Republika Srpska, and Bosnia and Herzegovina discussed energy cooperation and preserving the Dayton architecture.Sat 14:43

Related events

• Leaders discuss economic ties and security issues amid US sanctions and ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine.Aug 8
• Serbia maintains its policy of not imposing sanctions on Russia.Sep 17
• Bosnia calls on the EU to consider sanctions against glorifiers in response to actions taken by Serbia and Republika Srpska.Sep 11
• Bosnia hosts proceedings regarding war crimes committed in the region, specifically those related to the Osijek case.Aug 31
• Organizations monitor accountability for conflict crimes in Kosovo, advocating for independence from Serbia.Sep 17