A Facebook page published a post on June 5th claiming that the chargé d'affaires at the US Embassy in Pristina, Anu Prattipati, made a statement regarding the June 7th elections.
in post Prattipati is said to have conveyed a US message about the elections, quoting the statement: "Either vote to be with America, or vote to continue with Russia."
The truth?
After verification of the facts conducted by hibrid.info, it was confirmed that Prattipati did not make such a statement.
FACTS
After searching Google with the keywords "Prattipati: Either vote to be with America, or vote to continue with Russia", the results do not show any information regarding this statement, published in the media or credible sources (see here).
Hibrid.info found that Prattipati, on June 4, in an opinion piece for the Kosovar media, called on Kosovo to join the American gas project. Her full position has been published by the portal “Klankosova.tv”. (see here).
Below you can read Prattipati's full statement, published by "klankosova.tv"
Kosovo is failing to meet growing energy supply demands. According to Kosovo Customs data, in the last four years, Kosovo has spent 735 million euros on importing electricity from neighboring countries, which marks an increase from 142 million euros in 2024 to 259 million euros in 2025. In the foreseeable future, as energy prices and demands continue to rise, Kosovo will increasingly depend on its neighbors.
To address these structural challenges, Kosovo should join the planned U.S. natural gas projects across the Balkans. These projects could provide U.S. energy sources for Kosovo. U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) would help diversify energy supplies, supplement Kosovo’s domestic energy resources, and provide another link in the growing economic partnership between the U.S. and Kosovo.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Special Envoy for Energy Integration, Mr. Joshua Volz, recently explained: “The energy system in Kosovo is in urgent need of modernization and presents an excellent opportunity for U.S. industry and technology… and the Department of Energy stands ready to help facilitate cooperation between U.S. industry and industrial partners in Kosovo.”
In today's world, energy security is national security, and diversifying energy sources through natural gas is essential to achieving a secure future. Natural gas-fired power plants offer the ability to better meet demand growth and stabilize prices during peak periods. Expanding domestic electricity production beyond domestic demand would improve energy independence and protect consumers from unexpected price movements.
Kosovo must act quickly to realize this partnership because building the necessary infrastructure will take time. U.S. LNG exports are expected to double by 2030 and will flow through regional projects such as the Vertical Gas Corridor and a floating natural gas terminal in Croatia. Kosovo could also connect to the pipeline being built to connect the LNG terminal in Alexandroupolis in Greece to Skopje in North Macedonia.
Linking to an already planned pipeline project would shorten the timeline and reduce costs. The United States Government also has funding mechanisms available to build natural gas infrastructure. Kosovo could work with regional partners to secure long-term contracts and economies of scale at more competitive prices. The window of opportunity to join these projects is closing. Delaying this decision risks committing U.S. LNG supplies elsewhere, and could leave Kosovo as the only country in the Western Balkans without access to U.S. LNG. History cannot stand in the way of decisions that will benefit the people of Kosovo today and in the future.
Kosovo now faces an important strategic choice. President Trump’s administration has made reducing Europe’s dependence on Russian energy a top priority. We urge Kosovo to enter into a long-term energy partnership with America through LNG to secure its energy future. Together, we can strengthen energy security and grow our economies side by side.
In no part of this opinion piece does Prattipati talk about the June 7 elections, nor does he express positions related to voting or support for any political entity.
Analyze
A Facebook page has claimed that the chargé d'affaires at the US embassy in Pristina, Anu Prattipati, has stated that the citizens of Kosovo must choose between America and Russia in the June 7 elections.
After fact-checking by hibrid.info, it was confirmed that this statement is fabricated and was not made by Prattipati. Research in credible sources and media does not find any trace of such a statement. The only statement published by Prattipati on June 4th was related to the call for Kosovo to join an American gas project, without any reference to the parliamentary elections.
Based on its work methodology, hibrid.info assesses the content published on Facebook as "Fake News".
rationale
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