Ukraine's flag removed in Pristina after Zelensky denies Kosovo…

During a visit to Serbia, Zelensky stated that Ukraine does not recognize the independence of Kosovo.

Consensus

Zelensky visited Serbia on August 8.
During the visit, Zelensky stated that Ukraine does not recognize Kosovo's independence.
The statement caused a strong reaction in Kosovo.
A large Ukrainian flag was removed from a building in the center of Pristina the day after Zelensky's visit.
Pristina's mayor, Preparim Rama, said the removal was a symbolic response to disrespect toward Kosovo.
The removal of the flag was widely reported across multiple sources.
Zelensky's statement was criticized by Ukrainian and foreign officials.

Zelensky's visit was the first since the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war began. — meduza
Serbia has maintained economic ties with Russia despite EU pressure and has not joined sanctions. — meduza
Serbia is willing to alter the course of the Ibar River to affect Kosovo's hydroelectric reservoir as a response to the demolition of homes belonging to ethnic Serbs. — meduza
Zelensky's remarks were described as 'awkward' by Politico. — vesti
Protesters in Tirana, Albania, targeted Ukraine's and Serbia's embassies, chanting 'Zelensky, fuck you!' — tg_echoonline_news
The flag removal was described as a reaction to Zelensky's statement by the mayor of Pristina. — tg_echoonline_news
Zelensky visited Serbia on July 8, not August 8. — vm
Zelensky said Serbia would help Ukraine join the EU, and Vucic said Kyiv's non-recognition of Kosovo was appreciated. — vm
Vucic offered practical assistance to Ukraine for reconstruction of a city or region. — vm