Serbian Court Orders Release of Kosovo Policemen, Defusing Tensions
- Three Kosovo policemen were released by a Serbian court after being detained for unauthorized weapon possession.
- Their arrest and detention increased tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, leading to violent clashes.
- Western leaders urged Serbia to release the officers to ease instability in the Balkans.
- Serbia does not recognize Kosovo's independence, leading to decades of conflict between the neighbors.
- The officers' release is seen as a way to reduce tensions, though long-term issues remain unresolved.