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The European Union today called for calm before the meeting between the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo in Brussels to overcome tensions in the region, DPA reported, quoted by BTA. 

Senior politicians from Serbia and Kosovo must end mutual hostility and dangerous statements and act responsibly, EU spokeswoman Nabila Masrali said. 

On Thursday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti are scheduled to meet EU foreign policy and security chief Josep Borrell.

Borel called the meeting after Kosovo's decision to delay introducing controversial new rules for its border crossing with Serbia sparked tensions.

Serbs blocked access to two border crossings in northern Kosovo, which is predominantly populated by Serbs.

Kosovo police reported that unknown assailants shot at Kosovo police officers.

No one was injured.

Shooting at Kosovo police officers near the border with Serbia

Kosovo authorities planned to stop recognizing Serbian identity documents in early August, a move they see as reciprocal.

Serbian authorities do not recognize Kosovo documents.

Kosovo declared independence in 2008. Serbia has not recognized Kosovo's independence and continues to lay claim to the territory.

Most EU countries recognize Kosovo as a separate country.

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