Skopje Showdown: Evasive Diplomacy and the Unholy Tango of the US and EU, Entangled in a High-Stakes Game of Russian Roulette in the Balkans

In the grandeur of Skopje, North Macedonia, the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting unfolded from November 30th to December 1st, 2023, assembling a cast of prominent figures, notably U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov. Amidst the seemingly weighty discussions on global predicaments such as the war in Ukraine, violence against women, and climate change, this journalistic exposé hones in on the labyrinthine political theatrics, particularly the enduring conflict in Ukraine and Serbia's relentless onslaught against Kosovo.

Secretary Blinken and Minister Lavrov injected a palpable geopolitical frisson into the proceedings, with Lavrov hurling undiplomatic salvos at Western diplomats. Yet, beneath the surface of diplomatic decorum lies an intricate dance where geopolitical manoeuvres take precedence over earnest discourse.

This piece is not just an exploration of diplomatic grandstanding; it is a spotlight on the evasive manoeuvres executed by key players.…