Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict，its impact on the Balkans，which has a prominent geopolitical position，has been growing. In 2023，the domestic politics of Balkan countries was still closely linked with international politics. Concerned about the spillover effect of the potential conflict in Kosovo，the European Union continued to lead negotiations on the status of Kosovo between Belgrade and Pristina，but the talks failed to stabilize the situation on the ground with tensions growing in Kosovo which has long been a conflict hotspot in the region. In the meantime，the Republika Srpska of Bosnia and Herzegovina has intensified its struggle to achieve independence from the country. While Croatia has joined the Schengen area and eurozone，North Macedonia’s accession process has stalled and Montenegro has lost focus on key reforms. While the political and economic pattern was being reshaped in Europe，the politics of Balkan countries was also undergoing new turbulences，with the emergence of the “Serbia Against Violence” movement，political shift in Montenegro，the new coalition government in Bulgaria，and the rise of the far-right in Romania in the spotlight.