Kosovo Installs Ethnic Albanian Mayors, Sparking Clashes and Calls for New Elections

NATO is ready to send hundreds more troops to Kosovo after violent protests erupted over the installation of ethnic Albanian mayors in Serb-dominated northern municipalities.
France and Germany urged Kosovo and Serbia to hold new elections in northern Kosovo to ease ethnic tensions following clashes between Serb protesters and NATO peacekeepers.
The U.S. criticized Kosovo's prime minister for installing ethnic Albanian mayors and worsening relations with Western allies.
Kosovo's opposition parties blame the prime minister for deteriorating ties with the West and called for a no-confidence vote.
NATO, the U.S. and EU urged Kosovo and Serbia to de-escalate tensions and advance normalization talks.