Thaci hails KFOR troop cuts

However, Serbian Defense Minister Dragan Šutanovac told the meeting that KFOR in Kosovo should not be reduced hastily, as security had not yet been raised to the necessary level when it came to Kosovo Serbs and other non-Albanians.

I just don't understand serb polticians. On one side they claim that Kosova is occupied by foreighn powers, and on the other side they ask for no redution of NATO troops. try to figure them out!!!

That shows that the security and stability in Kosova is increasing. Well done to Kosova's instititutions.

Slowly, but surely Kosovo Security Forces are taking over! In the end only Americans will remain in their big camp and KSF as the national army! Thank you NATO!

"German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung justified NATO’s decision, stating that the security situation in the province had improved since the unilateral declaration of independence."

This is really important statement for Kosovo and its future. There were voices that Kosovo's independence would lead to violance and worsening the security situation in all the Balkans, but...they were wrong! So, this is another reason why Kosovo's independence was/is/ and always will be the best solution and another reason why Kosovo should be recognized.

Bail out time is fast approaching...

1) We recognised you
2) Learn to fend for yourselves, swim or sink...

The western countries are economically swimming in red.. no more money to waste on foolish adventures...

As a result the Albanians will be brought back to the negotiating table..

The emperor is naked, toothless and poor.

Bogged down in the middle east and soon yet more wars for israel (iran), NATO must eventually abandon their occupation of Serbia.

Outsourcing to the albanian narco-mafia will only escalate the process of bringing it back to Serbia, so please go on!

In the wake of Kosova's declaration of Independence, the Serb propaganda spread doom scenarios, that it would cause war and ethnic cleansing, an armed confrontation with Russia - even the WWIII - and the total unraveling of the states around the globe due to problems with minorities, as if Kosova would be the single crucial point to make or break the global world order. Such melodramatic scare-mongering proved unfounded, unrealistic and far fetched.

The decision of NATO to scale down its presence is the best indicator that Kosova's independence has increased the regional security and decreased tension and it was the best course of action in the situation. Of course, there will always be Serb nationalists that love nothing better than incite war and ethnic conflict, however such voices are increasingly being marginalized, inside and outside Kosova. And that is a good development.

This decision is also a big round of applause to the performance of the authorities in Prishtina, that have proved to be a moderating presence and a sturdy provider of security in face of outrageous provocations.

By cutting the number of NATO soilders in the province KFOR is saying to Serbs not to return!
When the remaining Serbs have been killed or driven from their homes in Kosovo KFOR will be able to send home its remaining soldiers.

"Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has welcomed the news that ...."

B92, it's a typo. Kosovo Prime Minister Mr. Cvetkovic did not say that. I am not sure, what is the job of the other person. At this moment it can be described somewhat like "drug lord" or "clown". The real life-time job (resident of a Serbian prison) is patiently waiting for him.

I just love the orchestration here. We have Šutanovac claiming they should stay and Thaci applauding their departure. Both of these men work for NATO and are just spinning it.

Firstly, most Serbs will be applauding this because we know the truth. NATO is in the deep and can't afford to maintain misguided missions anymore. It will be great to see the back of those soldiers. Good bye and good riddance I say.

They are looking for an exit strategy to save some face in Afghanistan because they are getting their backsides kicked big time.

Kosovo is not stable and this exit is obviously premature. Our Southern citizens will be threading on thin ice if they don't smarten up because Kosovo's attempted independence has been based on bringing stability to the region. If this proves to be false then you can kiss your dreams good bye.

I can see this all leading to further negotiations. Be prepared to sign on the dotted line my fellow citizens. K-Albanian self-rule on Serbian soil is a very generous offer after all.

As a result the Albanians will be brought back to the negotiating table..
--
Or serbia will not go anywhere near EU unless...
Why did Tadic allow EULEX? Why is he telling Serbs to cooperate with it? It's all decided.

TonyUK,

And what about international law, TonyUK?

Kosovo independence is ilegal! We all know that...

Read exactly:

"....that the security situation in the province had improved since the unilateral declaration of independence."

The word "since" is just denoting a time, and not a reason. So no one said that the improved situation is caused by the declared independance!

MikeC
I think the message is not as simple. They say to remaining Serbs: We can guarantee your safety (only) even without KFOR (only)if you accept our government, but, if not...

If the security situation gets worse with this cut then the blame lays squarely with Thaci and the Kosovo Albanians.

It will be further proof that their only interest is an ethnically pure Kosovo.

It will also make it much harder for those cretins in the European Parliament and elsewhere who continue to harp on about the 'multi-ethnic Kosovo' myth to continue to claim anything of the like any more.

The Serbian position is not contradictory in the slightest. The Kosovo authorities pay lip service to the protection of those living in Kosovo, only NATO provides some if only by its presence and that any inaction on their behalf would be a PR disaster for NATO (as it was in 2004 & 2008).

The only multi-ethnicity supported by the Kosovo albanian political clans is that you are either albanian or you are not. Tough sh*t if you are in the latter category.

Once the referee leave, blood will be spilled...that so much is sure.

Nato troops get out, Serbian troops come in. Very simple. Thaci is already looking for his Serbian dictionary.

I can see this all leading to further negotiations. Be prepared to sign on the dotted line my fellow citizens. K-Albanian self-rule on Serbian soil is a very generous offer after all.

--

I have no idea what you're talking about, but Eastern Kosova (Presheva Valley) at least for now is not asking for autonomy.

Adrian Gashi:

Your post no. 16 here today is the best I've ever read at this site. I'm only posting this because I can't give it multiple "thumbs up."

Once the referee leave, blood will be spilled...that so much is sure.

---
Keyboard warriors? Kiss wars goodbye for as long as NATO is intact. Albania is in NATO so NATO is involved automatically in Kosova (and in Bosnia thanks to Croatia)

"In the wake of Kosova's declaration of Independence, the Serb propaganda spread doom scenarios, that it would cause war and ethnic cleansing, an armed confrontation with Russia - even the WWIII - and the total unraveling of the states around the globe due to problems with minorities, as if Kosova would be the single crucial point to make or break the global world order. Such melodramatic scare-mongering proved unfounded, unrealistic and far fetched."

LOL! Set up the straw man argument and claim victory! When President Wilson put forth the idea of self-determination it did not set the world on fire immediately but burnt slowly and gathered pace around the world until it became an inalienable right. Sure, as a concept it is safe but in practice it is a significant element in the many conflicts that have raged since with regard to minorities etc.

The world has fundamentally changed since 1989 and it is disappointing to read that some people still don't get it. You cannot rip up the old rules without consequence, which is something that the West decided to do when it had unparalleled and unopposed power from 1989 to ~2005.

The balance of power is shifting east to Asia and south to LatAm. The West has set a precedent it their total disregard for international law when it gets in the way of their strategic national interest so they now cannot honestly argue that other countries use the same practices.

It is only a matter of time before it comes back to bite them.

If Thaci can't keep his thugs in control when these 5,000 NATO troops leave, then it only strengthens the hand of those who say that Kosovo should be partitioned. Where's the victory in that for the Kosovo Albanians, or will it lead to them throwing another tantrum and threatening war in Macdeonia or Montenegro? They have much to loose.

Slowly, but surely Kosovo Security Forces are taking over! In the end only Americans will remain in their big camp and KSF as the national army! Thank you NATO!
(TonyUK, 12 June 2009 10:38)

?? And today ex-terrorists from "Kosovo Security Force" will cover serb enclaves who was atacked by same terrorists in 1999 and 2004?? bwahaahaaahaaaa

No way - to the serb territories must return Serbian Police and Gendarmerie.

Very good.
KFOR is leaving,America is getting weaker,and Russia and China will surpass Americas economy in a few years...

Keyboard warriors? Kiss wars goodbye for as long as NATO is intact. Albania is in NATO so NATO is involved automatically in Kosova (and in Bosnia thanks to Croatia)
(Alb, 12 June 2009 19:34)

What has Croatia have to do with Bosnia or Albanian with Kosovo? Are you suggesting that these two giants will order air strikes against the Serbs? Wow, you really are living in la la land.
Nobody is attacking Croatia or Albania so they have no say in what goes on.

When will you learn that "my daddy is a cop so I can do whatever I want" is something only children say.

By cutting the number of NATO soilders in the province KFOR is saying to Serbs not to return!
When the remaining Serbs have been killed or driven from their homes in Kosovo KFOR will be able to send home its remaining soldiers.

The emperor is naked, toothless and poor.

Bogged down in the middle east and soon yet more wars for israel (iran), NATO must eventually abandon their occupation of Serbia.

Outsourcing to the albanian narco-mafia will only escalate the process of bringing it back to Serbia, so please go on!

Bail out time is fast approaching...

1) We recognised you
2) Learn to fend for yourselves, swim or sink...

The western countries are economically swimming in red.. no more money to waste on foolish adventures...

As a result the Albanians will be brought back to the negotiating table..

Slowly, but surely Kosovo Security Forces are taking over! In the end only Americans will remain in their big camp and KSF as the national army! Thank you NATO!

"Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has welcomed the news that ...."

B92, it's a typo. Kosovo Prime Minister Mr. Cvetkovic did not say that. I am not sure, what is the job of the other person. At this moment it can be described somewhat like "drug lord" or "clown". The real life-time job (resident of a Serbian prison) is patiently waiting for him.

That shows that the security and stability in Kosova is increasing. Well done to Kosova's instititutions.

"German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung justified NATO’s decision, stating that the security situation in the province had improved since the unilateral declaration of independence."

This is really important statement for Kosovo and its future. There were voices that Kosovo's independence would lead to violance and worsening the security situation in all the Balkans, but...they were wrong! So, this is another reason why Kosovo's independence was/is/ and always will be the best solution and another reason why Kosovo should be recognized.

However, Serbian Defense Minister Dragan Šutanovac told the meeting that KFOR in Kosovo should not be reduced hastily, as security had not yet been raised to the necessary level when it came to Kosovo Serbs and other non-Albanians.

I just don't understand serb polticians. On one side they claim that Kosova is occupied by foreighn powers, and on the other side they ask for no redution of NATO troops. try to figure them out!!!

TonyUK,

And what about international law, TonyUK?

Kosovo independence is ilegal! We all know that...

As a result the Albanians will be brought back to the negotiating table..
--
Or serbia will not go anywhere near EU unless...
Why did Tadic allow EULEX? Why is he telling Serbs to cooperate with it? It's all decided.

Once the referee leave, blood will be spilled...that so much is sure.

---
Keyboard warriors? Kiss wars goodbye for as long as NATO is intact. Albania is in NATO so NATO is involved automatically in Kosova (and in Bosnia thanks to Croatia)

In the wake of Kosova's declaration of Independence, the Serb propaganda spread doom scenarios, that it would cause war and ethnic cleansing, an armed confrontation with Russia - even the WWIII - and the total unraveling of the states around the globe due to problems with minorities, as if Kosova would be the single crucial point to make or break the global world order. Such melodramatic scare-mongering proved unfounded, unrealistic and far fetched.

The decision of NATO to scale down its presence is the best indicator that Kosova's independence has increased the regional security and decreased tension and it was the best course of action in the situation. Of course, there will always be Serb nationalists that love nothing better than incite war and ethnic conflict, however such voices are increasingly being marginalized, inside and outside Kosova. And that is a good development.

This decision is also a big round of applause to the performance of the authorities in Prishtina, that have proved to be a moderating presence and a sturdy provider of security in face of outrageous provocations.

I just love the orchestration here. We have Šutanovac claiming they should stay and Thaci applauding their departure. Both of these men work for NATO and are just spinning it.

Firstly, most Serbs will be applauding this because we know the truth. NATO is in the deep and can't afford to maintain misguided missions anymore. It will be great to see the back of those soldiers. Good bye and good riddance I say.

They are looking for an exit strategy to save some face in Afghanistan because they are getting their backsides kicked big time.

Kosovo is not stable and this exit is obviously premature. Our Southern citizens will be threading on thin ice if they don't smarten up because Kosovo's attempted independence has been based on bringing stability to the region. If this proves to be false then you can kiss your dreams good bye.

I can see this all leading to further negotiations. Be prepared to sign on the dotted line my fellow citizens. K-Albanian self-rule on Serbian soil is a very generous offer after all.

Adrian Gashi:

Your post no. 16 here today is the best I've ever read at this site. I'm only posting this because I can't give it multiple "thumbs up."

I can see this all leading to further negotiations. Be prepared to sign on the dotted line my fellow citizens. K-Albanian self-rule on Serbian soil is a very generous offer after all.

--

I have no idea what you're talking about, but Eastern Kosova (Presheva Valley) at least for now is not asking for autonomy.

Nato troops get out, Serbian troops come in. Very simple. Thaci is already looking for his Serbian dictionary.

If the security situation gets worse with this cut then the blame lays squarely with Thaci and the Kosovo Albanians.

It will be further proof that their only interest is an ethnically pure Kosovo.

It will also make it much harder for those cretins in the European Parliament and elsewhere who continue to harp on about the 'multi-ethnic Kosovo' myth to continue to claim anything of the like any more.

The Serbian position is not contradictory in the slightest. The Kosovo authorities pay lip service to the protection of those living in Kosovo, only NATO provides some if only by its presence and that any inaction on their behalf would be a PR disaster for NATO (as it was in 2004 & 2008).

The only multi-ethnicity supported by the Kosovo albanian political clans is that you are either albanian or you are not. Tough sh*t if you are in the latter category.

Once the referee leave, blood will be spilled...that so much is sure.

MikeC
I think the message is not as simple. They say to remaining Serbs: We can guarantee your safety (only) even without KFOR (only)if you accept our government, but, if not...

Read exactly:

"....that the security situation in the province had improved since the unilateral declaration of independence."

The word "since" is just denoting a time, and not a reason. So no one said that the improved situation is caused by the declared independance!

"In the wake of Kosova's declaration of Independence, the Serb propaganda spread doom scenarios, that it would cause war and ethnic cleansing, an armed confrontation with Russia - even the WWIII - and the total unraveling of the states around the globe due to problems with minorities, as if Kosova would be the single crucial point to make or break the global world order. Such melodramatic scare-mongering proved unfounded, unrealistic and far fetched."

LOL! Set up the straw man argument and claim victory! When President Wilson put forth the idea of self-determination it did not set the world on fire immediately but burnt slowly and gathered pace around the world until it became an inalienable right. Sure, as a concept it is safe but in practice it is a significant element in the many conflicts that have raged since with regard to minorities etc.

The world has fundamentally changed since 1989 and it is disappointing to read that some people still don't get it. You cannot rip up the old rules without consequence, which is something that the West decided to do when it had unparalleled and unopposed power from 1989 to ~2005.

The balance of power is shifting east to Asia and south to LatAm. The West has set a precedent it their total disregard for international law when it gets in the way of their strategic national interest so they now cannot honestly argue that other countries use the same practices.

It is only a matter of time before it comes back to bite them.

If Thaci can't keep his thugs in control when these 5,000 NATO troops leave, then it only strengthens the hand of those who say that Kosovo should be partitioned. Where's the victory in that for the Kosovo Albanians, or will it lead to them throwing another tantrum and threatening war in Macdeonia or Montenegro? They have much to loose.

Slowly, but surely Kosovo Security Forces are taking over! In the end only Americans will remain in their big camp and KSF as the national army! Thank you NATO!
(TonyUK, 12 June 2009 10:38)

?? And today ex-terrorists from "Kosovo Security Force" will cover serb enclaves who was atacked by same terrorists in 1999 and 2004?? bwahaahaaahaaaa

No way - to the serb territories must return Serbian Police and Gendarmerie.

Very good.
KFOR is leaving,America is getting weaker,and Russia and China will surpass Americas economy in a few years...

Keyboard warriors? Kiss wars goodbye for as long as NATO is intact. Albania is in NATO so NATO is involved automatically in Kosova (and in Bosnia thanks to Croatia)
(Alb, 12 June 2009 19:34)

What has Croatia have to do with Bosnia or Albanian with Kosovo? Are you suggesting that these two giants will order air strikes against the Serbs? Wow, you really are living in la la land.
Nobody is attacking Croatia or Albania so they have no say in what goes on.

When will you learn that "my daddy is a cop so I can do whatever I want" is something only children say.