Kosovo has marked the 18th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Serbia with a march in the capital, PristinaKosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Serbia still does not recognize the 2008 declaration of independence of Kosovo and this has been a source of persistent tension in the volatile Balkan region.

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