Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko has reacted to statements made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Belgrade on Saturday, where he said that Ukraine will not change its position on non-recognition of Kosovo's independence.
Goncharenko on the social network "X" published Zelensky's statement as well as a photo where the slogan "Free Ukraine" was removed from the Grand Hotel in Pristina.
"This is a diplomatic mistake. Ukrainians support the independence of Kosovo and we believe that Ukraine should recognize the state. I will continue to fight for the independence of Kosovo and eventually Ukraine will recognize it," Goncharenko wrote.
This is a diplomatic blunder.
— Oleksiy Goncharenko (@GoncharenkoUa) August 9, 2026
The Ukrainians support the independence of Kosovo and we believe that Ukraine MUST recognize the state.
I'll continue fighting for the independence of Kosovo and eventually Ukraine will recognize it. pic.twitter.com/hkGtO5WzVl
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