Tensions Rise Between Kosovo and Serbia, Drawing Criticism from US and EU Allies.

The US and major European countries have criticized Kosovo for using force to gain access to municipal buildings in the north of the country near the Serbian border, exacerbating tensions between the two countries. Serbia's President has placed his army on full combat alert and moved military units closer to the border with Kosovo. The US and EU have called for de-escalation and urged talks between the two sides to resolve the issue. Russia has blamed Kosovo, the US, and the EU for the escalating tensions in the Balkans.