Ukrainian MP Opposes Zelensky: Statement in Belgrade Was a Diplomatic Mistake, I Will Fight for Kosovo’s Recognition

Oleksiy Goncharenko, a Ukrainian MP and initiator of the bill on recognising Kosovo in the Ukrainian Parliament, described as a diplomatic mistake the statement made in Belgrade by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine would not change its position against recognising Kosovo’s independence.

On the platform X, Goncharenko shared Zelensky’s statement along with a photograph showing that the “Free Ukraine” slogan had been removed from the Grand Hotel in Pristina.

“This is a diplomatic mistake. Ukrainians support Kosovo’s independence and we believe that Ukraine should recognise this state,” he wrote.

Goncharenko stressed that he would continue his commitment to Kosovo’s independence, expressing his conviction that Ukraine would eventually recognise it.