Kosovo authorities in Pristina removed a large "Free Ukraine" flag from the city center on Sunday. This action is a direct response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s remarks made in Belgrade on Saturday. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine continues to not recognize Kosovo's independence. He further affirmed Ukraine’s respect for Serbia's territorial integrity. This position has angered Kosovan officials, who view it as a betrayal of their own struggle for recognition. The removal of the flag symbolizes Kosovo's displeasure with Zelenskyy's stance and its support for Ukraine is now being questioned. The incident highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Balkans and Ukraine's delicate balancing act in the region.