President Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo stated that joining the EU is Kosovo's 'destiny' and emphasized the country's alignment with EU values. Despite applying for EU membership in December 2022, Kosovo faces challenges due to non-recognition from five EU states and the need for a political agreement with Serbia. Osmani highlighted Kosovo's commitment to EU security policies and its progress in economic reforms, while warning of external influences from Russia and China in the region. She also expressed support for Ukraine's EU membership bid, stressing the importance of completing necessary reforms. Kosovo is currently facing a political crisis and will hold snap elections on December 28.