The three countries are currently engaged in the ‘Open Balkan’ initiative, also known as the Mini-Schengen. Currently, only Serbia, Albania, and North Macedonia are members of the initiative. This was seen in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia as demonstrating Russian backing and support for the Open Balkan initiative. Concerns have also been raised that it could be used to evade Russian sanctions in the region. !”This echoes his earlier criticisms against Sofia who he said are completely at fault for delaying the progress of both Albania and North Macedonia.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 22, 2022 00:31 UTC