Monday, 05.02.2007.
17:29
EU delegation and Russia’s representatives say that Kosovo solution will depend on Belgrade and Pristina.
Izvor: B92
pre 19 godina
Jarina
De facto independence is not the same as de jure independence. All UN members are recognized as de jure independent. De facto independence would refer to situations like North Cyprus, Taiwan and Transdniester. So if you read in between the lines, Moscow is not conceding at all. If not for UNMIK being overall in charge, Pristina could be considered as de jure independent now.
pre 19 godina
Well, the stage is set for another EU inspired disaster.
Parallels in history. Today the Germans are at the helm of the EU and look like they are going to pressure their EU colleagues into another disastrous policy, much like they did in 1991/2.
Exchange Frank-Walter Steinmeier for Hans Deitrich Genscher, and Angela Merkel for Helmut Kohl and the scene is set. What irony! The EC voted for no recognition with out respect for 'minority rights' (amongst others) and Kohl announced it as a 'great victory', only to undermine it by announcing not long after that they would recognize Slovenia and Croatia regardless.
This time, it different EU member states are split on recognition, but if there is no common EU position agreed, there will again be unilateral recognition, regardless of the consequences...
pre 19 godina
As an American economist I must say that Vladimir Putin is as good a political chessmaster as any politician on the world stage today.As a fellow judo practitioner I would like to congratulate him for always staying calm under pressure.The Russian bear is coming out of hibernation due to its newfound wealth particularly from its petrodollars and all Europeans would be wise not to ignore Russia's preeminent role in the future security and stability of the continent as a whole.Russia is 6.6m sq mi. compared to the rest of Europe's 2.2m sq mi.Its 140 million population dwarfs second place Germany with 82m.BUT a critical point is that an additional 30 million ethnic Russians live outside the borders of the Russian Federation(Ukraine,Kazahkstan,Belarus,Moldova,etc,)Does anybody realize that over 30% of Estonia's population is ethnic Russian(a much larger percentage than Serbia's total Albanian minority population)For my Albanian colleagues who out of hand dismiss Russia's place in Europe there is no rational discussion possible but for Europe as a whole the game of realpolitic must be played masterfully.Do 140 million Russians and 11 million Serbs have less sway than 6 million Albanians?Kosovo is not a unique situation as some argue.Take a look at the Russian separatist movement in TransDnieaster/Moldova.Do you want this kind of situation in Estonia-Latvia-Lithuania if economic development is not enough to pacify a nationalistic identity movement from turning violent in other areas of Europe in the near future?The Balkan situation has been a quagmire for the European powers throughout history and today Europeans are again at a crossroads as to which solution makes the most sense.I implore those in positions of power not to get sidetracked by short term pseudo solutions but to think about what is fair and equitable for all sides and if this means continued consultations and negotiations then so be it.The majority of Americans are like myself and we do NOT love Serbs or Albanians NOR do we hate Serbs or Albanians.In the media age it is usually the group with the larger public relations budget that may earn more public sympathy for its cause but the images of the Yugoslav wars(1991-1999)have receded from the minds of Americans and it appears that it will be up to the Europeans to take responsibility for the economic development of these areas and raise them to higher standards in all fields.But this is going to take a long term commitment of MONEY,personnel and a lot of conflict resolution.For this reason Europeans must have patience and come up with an all encompassing plan of principles based on objective and sound argumentation.
pre 19 godina
In an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel released on Saturday, Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, insisted Moscow has no intention of using its veto power on the Security Council to block the province's de-facto independence.
pre 19 godina
In an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel released on Saturday, Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, insisted Moscow has no intention of using its veto power on the Security Council to block the province's de-facto independence.
pre 19 godina
As an American economist I must say that Vladimir Putin is as good a political chessmaster as any politician on the world stage today.As a fellow judo practitioner I would like to congratulate him for always staying calm under pressure.The Russian bear is coming out of hibernation due to its newfound wealth particularly from its petrodollars and all Europeans would be wise not to ignore Russia's preeminent role in the future security and stability of the continent as a whole.Russia is 6.6m sq mi. compared to the rest of Europe's 2.2m sq mi.Its 140 million population dwarfs second place Germany with 82m.BUT a critical point is that an additional 30 million ethnic Russians live outside the borders of the Russian Federation(Ukraine,Kazahkstan,Belarus,Moldova,etc,)Does anybody realize that over 30% of Estonia's population is ethnic Russian(a much larger percentage than Serbia's total Albanian minority population)For my Albanian colleagues who out of hand dismiss Russia's place in Europe there is no rational discussion possible but for Europe as a whole the game of realpolitic must be played masterfully.Do 140 million Russians and 11 million Serbs have less sway than 6 million Albanians?Kosovo is not a unique situation as some argue.Take a look at the Russian separatist movement in TransDnieaster/Moldova.Do you want this kind of situation in Estonia-Latvia-Lithuania if economic development is not enough to pacify a nationalistic identity movement from turning violent in other areas of Europe in the near future?The Balkan situation has been a quagmire for the European powers throughout history and today Europeans are again at a crossroads as to which solution makes the most sense.I implore those in positions of power not to get sidetracked by short term pseudo solutions but to think about what is fair and equitable for all sides and if this means continued consultations and negotiations then so be it.The majority of Americans are like myself and we do NOT love Serbs or Albanians NOR do we hate Serbs or Albanians.In the media age it is usually the group with the larger public relations budget that may earn more public sympathy for its cause but the images of the Yugoslav wars(1991-1999)have receded from the minds of Americans and it appears that it will be up to the Europeans to take responsibility for the economic development of these areas and raise them to higher standards in all fields.But this is going to take a long term commitment of MONEY,personnel and a lot of conflict resolution.For this reason Europeans must have patience and come up with an all encompassing plan of principles based on objective and sound argumentation.
pre 19 godina
Well, the stage is set for another EU inspired disaster.
Parallels in history. Today the Germans are at the helm of the EU and look like they are going to pressure their EU colleagues into another disastrous policy, much like they did in 1991/2.
Exchange Frank-Walter Steinmeier for Hans Deitrich Genscher, and Angela Merkel for Helmut Kohl and the scene is set. What irony! The EC voted for no recognition with out respect for 'minority rights' (amongst others) and Kohl announced it as a 'great victory', only to undermine it by announcing not long after that they would recognize Slovenia and Croatia regardless.
This time, it different EU member states are split on recognition, but if there is no common EU position agreed, there will again be unilateral recognition, regardless of the consequences...
pre 19 godina
Jarina
De facto independence is not the same as de jure independence. All UN members are recognized as de jure independent. De facto independence would refer to situations like North Cyprus, Taiwan and Transdniester. So if you read in between the lines, Moscow is not conceding at all. If not for UNMIK being overall in charge, Pristina could be considered as de jure independent now.
pre 19 godina
In an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel released on Saturday, Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, insisted Moscow has no intention of using its veto power on the Security Council to block the province's de-facto independence.
pre 19 godina
As an American economist I must say that Vladimir Putin is as good a political chessmaster as any politician on the world stage today.As a fellow judo practitioner I would like to congratulate him for always staying calm under pressure.The Russian bear is coming out of hibernation due to its newfound wealth particularly from its petrodollars and all Europeans would be wise not to ignore Russia's preeminent role in the future security and stability of the continent as a whole.Russia is 6.6m sq mi. compared to the rest of Europe's 2.2m sq mi.Its 140 million population dwarfs second place Germany with 82m.BUT a critical point is that an additional 30 million ethnic Russians live outside the borders of the Russian Federation(Ukraine,Kazahkstan,Belarus,Moldova,etc,)Does anybody realize that over 30% of Estonia's population is ethnic Russian(a much larger percentage than Serbia's total Albanian minority population)For my Albanian colleagues who out of hand dismiss Russia's place in Europe there is no rational discussion possible but for Europe as a whole the game of realpolitic must be played masterfully.Do 140 million Russians and 11 million Serbs have less sway than 6 million Albanians?Kosovo is not a unique situation as some argue.Take a look at the Russian separatist movement in TransDnieaster/Moldova.Do you want this kind of situation in Estonia-Latvia-Lithuania if economic development is not enough to pacify a nationalistic identity movement from turning violent in other areas of Europe in the near future?The Balkan situation has been a quagmire for the European powers throughout history and today Europeans are again at a crossroads as to which solution makes the most sense.I implore those in positions of power not to get sidetracked by short term pseudo solutions but to think about what is fair and equitable for all sides and if this means continued consultations and negotiations then so be it.The majority of Americans are like myself and we do NOT love Serbs or Albanians NOR do we hate Serbs or Albanians.In the media age it is usually the group with the larger public relations budget that may earn more public sympathy for its cause but the images of the Yugoslav wars(1991-1999)have receded from the minds of Americans and it appears that it will be up to the Europeans to take responsibility for the economic development of these areas and raise them to higher standards in all fields.But this is going to take a long term commitment of MONEY,personnel and a lot of conflict resolution.For this reason Europeans must have patience and come up with an all encompassing plan of principles based on objective and sound argumentation.
pre 19 godina
Well, the stage is set for another EU inspired disaster.
Parallels in history. Today the Germans are at the helm of the EU and look like they are going to pressure their EU colleagues into another disastrous policy, much like they did in 1991/2.
Exchange Frank-Walter Steinmeier for Hans Deitrich Genscher, and Angela Merkel for Helmut Kohl and the scene is set. What irony! The EC voted for no recognition with out respect for 'minority rights' (amongst others) and Kohl announced it as a 'great victory', only to undermine it by announcing not long after that they would recognize Slovenia and Croatia regardless.
This time, it different EU member states are split on recognition, but if there is no common EU position agreed, there will again be unilateral recognition, regardless of the consequences...
pre 19 godina
Jarina
De facto independence is not the same as de jure independence. All UN members are recognized as de jure independent. De facto independence would refer to situations like North Cyprus, Taiwan and Transdniester. So if you read in between the lines, Moscow is not conceding at all. If not for UNMIK being overall in charge, Pristina could be considered as de jure independent now.
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