e mërkurë, janar 30, 2008

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Russia drafts action plan in case Kosovo declares independence

A senior Russian diplomat said Monday that Moscow has prepared an action plan that envisages close coordination with Serbia should the West recognize any Kosovo declaration of independence. Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko, the Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy to the Balkans, said Moscow is encouraging more talks between the Serbs and the province's thnic Albanian majority. He said, however, that chances for such talks are rapidly decreasing, with Kosovo's leaders expected to declare independence soon. Botsan-Kharchenko said at a meeting with Russian lawmakers that the ministry had worked out a plan of action if Kosovo declares independence, and the United States and the European Union members recognize it. He wouldn't give details but said the plan «envisages a close coordination of action with Belgrade.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 03:07 PM PST
Category: CURRENT EVENTS

One has to wonder precisely what that "close coordination with Belgrade" actually means, if not military action.(MR)

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Rights group says U.N. fails justice in Kosovo, war crimes left unpunished

Albanian PM fears Serb bid to destabilize Kosovo

Kosovo Independence "Within Days" of Serb Election, Says Thaci

Kosovo's Prime Minister Hashim Thaci announced Wednesday, Jan. 30 that the Serbian province will declare its independence within days of this weekend's Serbian presidential elections, regardless of who wins the vote.

Kosovo Activist Kurti Detained

Pristina _ A prominent Kosovo Albanian political activist, Albin Kurti, has been re-arrested for failing to turn up at his own trial which followed a violent demonstration he organised last year.

UNMIK Protests to Serbia

Pristina _ The UN authorities in Kosovo have sent a letter to Serbia’s government, expressing concern over some of its actions against Kosovo’s international administration.

EU and Serbia Start Visa Talks

Belgrade _ Franco Frattini, the Vice-President of the European Commission, arrived in Belgrade on Wednesday to initiate talks on visa liberalisation between the 27-nation bloc and Serbia.