NATO "ready to invite Macedonia to become its member"
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance is ready to invite Macedonia to join as soon as the name issue has been resolved.
Source: Tanjug
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"I visited Skopje and made it clear that NATO is still committed to what it said at the 2008 Summit in Bucharest - that we are ready to invite that country to become a NATO member once the issue of its name has been resolved. That decision still stands. Contacts and negotiations about the name are ongoing and I hope that they will be successfully completed, and then we will move forward," said Stoltenberg.
Asked about the possible interference of Russia in the process of Macedonia's NATO accession, Stoltenberg said at the meeting of the North Atlantic Council that it was the fundamental right of every nation to decide on its path and belonging to a certain security framework.
"Russia has been opposed to the expansion of NATO for years. It has almost always protested when we gain a new member, but the fact is that NATO's door is open. Whether NATO will gain a new member is a decision of a country that wants to join the 29 allies. Nobody else has the right to intervene or prevent this process," concluded Stoltenberg.
During today's session of the North Atlantic Council, the last item on the agenda should be the situation in the Western Balkans.
Tanjug learned from diplomatic sources that the discussion will primarily concern the further steps for the accession of Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina to the alliance.
Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
Nice try spreading BS.
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
Well, it was the UN that said that it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
It is important to establish the scale of warfare in Kosovo before and after the NATO threat to bomb.
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56
Important for what?! I'm talking about causation, not correlation (hint: they are not the same thing, dear lol)
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Who better to comment than the US State Department, no?
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56
The UN. According to the most patriotic of Serbs, the US can't be trusted, which is why I'm using the UN as a source.
(icj1, 5 May 2018 04:09)
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
@ icj1 prosta - "The expulsion of Kosovo Albanians had not started on any scale before the bombing occurred" according to James Rubin, US Asst Sec of State. He appeared to believe that bombing would prevent Srbs from taking such action..
The action by the Srbs was not under way during the Rambouillet talks or when the threat to bomb was first made.
It is important to establish the scale of warfare in Kosovo before and after the NATO threat to bomb.
Who better to comment than the US State Department, no?
Get over your victimhood, Albs....The west NEEDS BG to justify this aggression as to wash their hands, not because they "love" you or care for you...ask the Rwandans how they feel!
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56)
Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
Nice try spreading BS.
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
Well, it was the UN that said that it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time...
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
--
Nice try spreading BS. It was the K-Albanians who invited NATO to bomb the region and as soon as the bombing started, K-Albs went on a refugee spree looking for a better life in the West. Nice one trying to blame Serbs. It was K-Albs that ethnically cleansed Serbs, not the other way around. It's OK, though, we have a good memory and this will not be forgotten. It is the K-Albs that destroyed Kosovo, yep, you removed the Serbian police and army and life has deteriorated even further. It's no wonder so many Albs want to escape.
If another war started, it won't be 700,000 but 1.4 million Albs who will leave Kosovo, on their own free will as refugees looking for a better life. For them, that would be a dream come true. They wouldn't have to pretend being Syrian refugees. LOL!
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
NATO did more damage to Albanians and Kosovo then Serbia.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
Well, Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999. When NATO was in charge, those 700000 people were able to return home. Which is why, according to Kosovo, what you wrote is not true. But, feel free to think whatever you want; Kosovo couldn't care less about your delusions.
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KLA Terrorist heroes could not put a dent on the Serbian army with all of NATO support.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
That's correct, because the goal of the war was not to put a dent on anything; the goal of the war was to get Serbia's army and police outside of Kosovo, and that goal was achieved. Feel free though to discuss with the Serbian army the "dent" part if that's what Serbia's army cared about.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
You're so delusional it's not even funny. Have you considered being evaluated by a psychologist? I'm serious! Please get checked, do it for the people that have to endure interacting with you.
(Genti, 28 April 2018 18:25)
You should get evaluated NATO did more damage to Albanians and Kosovo then Serbia. Your KLA Terrorist heroes could not put a dent on the Serbian army with all of NATO support. Albanian KLA cowards hid in Albania to avoid the bombs and destruction. Now they run a fake proxy state.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
At least macedonia joining NATO will stop greater Albania but then again Albania can always block them...
(Russia stands with Serbia, 29 April 2018 21:52)
The only good news about this is that it makes the Greater/Natural/Bio-Albanian (aka Tirana Platform) project a poison pill for NATO and makes it weaker.
(EU Dude, 29 April 2018 12:07)
Great would be if russia and china would join NATO. Would be funny to see the reaction of the politicians from the other side if one side proposes that. :)
but let's face it. Like southeast european politicians need the conflict with neighbours to stay at power,NATO, Russian and China politicians need the outside enemy.
(Tito reloaded, 28 April 2018 19:53)
"they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)"
What wounds did NATO get? They bombed from a safe distance, they didn't have to send a single soldier on the ground and we all saw the "heroic" Serbian army running away from Kosovo as fast as they could. And now these "heroes" are living large in Serbia bragging about their courage in fighting defenseless civilians, raping women and children. True Serbian courage.
You're so delusional it's not even funny. Have you considered being evaluated by a psychologist? I'm serious! Please get checked, do it for the people that have to endure interacting with you.
(Genti, 28 April 2018 18:25)
NATO & Srbija have a perfectly healthy & understanding relationship...besides, they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)
You are absolutely correct that NATO miserably failed in its goal of keeping Kosovo under the control of Serbia's army and police lol
As always, Serbia was so heroic that it achieved a glorious victory when Serbia's army and police lost control over Kosovo :)
(icj1, 28 April 2018 06:23)
I predict Serbia will follow suit soon, maybe after The Republic Of Kosova joins first, oh, and I can't wait to
see the Russian response when serbia finally comes to its senses and joins😜
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 27 April 2018 17:32)
@ peterovic - You can & you will wait, understand?
(Watcher, 28 April 2018 00:40)
Landlocked and NATO locked guess who ? Lol
(Albanian American, 27 April 2018 15:38)
Good news for Serbia 😂
(Avni, 27 April 2018 15:37)
@ albs - This "landlocked" by NATO...only in your heads does this mean anything, LOL!
Magarska, Rumunia & Bugarska already said using their airspace will not be used as a NATO tool against Srbija...
I'm not understanding what importance you're putting on this...NATO & Srbija have a perfectly healthy & understanding relationship...besides, they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
BUT...I understand you guys are reaching for WHATEVER you can...can't blame a drowning man from grasping at straws, lol
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)
I predict Serbia will follow suit soon, maybe after The Republic Of Kosova joins first, oh, and I can't wait to
see the Russian response when serbia finally comes to its senses and joins😜
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 27 April 2018 17:32)
I predict Serbia will follow suit soon, maybe after The Republic Of Kosova joins first, oh, and I can't wait to
see the Russian response when serbia finally comes to its senses and joins😜
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 27 April 2018 17:32)
"they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)"
What wounds did NATO get? They bombed from a safe distance, they didn't have to send a single soldier on the ground and we all saw the "heroic" Serbian army running away from Kosovo as fast as they could. And now these "heroes" are living large in Serbia bragging about their courage in fighting defenseless civilians, raping women and children. True Serbian courage.
You're so delusional it's not even funny. Have you considered being evaluated by a psychologist? I'm serious! Please get checked, do it for the people that have to endure interacting with you.
(Genti, 28 April 2018 18:25)
NATO & Srbija have a perfectly healthy & understanding relationship...besides, they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)
You are absolutely correct that NATO miserably failed in its goal of keeping Kosovo under the control of Serbia's army and police lol
As always, Serbia was so heroic that it achieved a glorious victory when Serbia's army and police lost control over Kosovo :)
(icj1, 28 April 2018 06:23)
Landlocked and NATO locked guess who ? Lol
(Albanian American, 27 April 2018 15:38)
Good news for Serbia 😂
(Avni, 27 April 2018 15:37)
@ albs - This "landlocked" by NATO...only in your heads does this mean anything, LOL!
Magarska, Rumunia & Bugarska already said using their airspace will not be used as a NATO tool against Srbija...
I'm not understanding what importance you're putting on this...NATO & Srbija have a perfectly healthy & understanding relationship...besides, they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
BUT...I understand you guys are reaching for WHATEVER you can...can't blame a drowning man from grasping at straws, lol
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)
I predict Serbia will follow suit soon, maybe after The Republic Of Kosova joins first, oh, and I can't wait to
see the Russian response when serbia finally comes to its senses and joins😜
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 27 April 2018 17:32)
@ peterovic - You can & you will wait, understand?
(Watcher, 28 April 2018 00:40)
The only good news about this is that it makes the Greater/Natural/Bio-Albanian (aka Tirana Platform) project a poison pill for NATO and makes it weaker.
(EU Dude, 29 April 2018 12:07)
caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time...
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
--
Nice try spreading BS. It was the K-Albanians who invited NATO to bomb the region and as soon as the bombing started, K-Albs went on a refugee spree looking for a better life in the West. Nice one trying to blame Serbs. It was K-Albs that ethnically cleansed Serbs, not the other way around. It's OK, though, we have a good memory and this will not be forgotten. It is the K-Albs that destroyed Kosovo, yep, you removed the Serbian police and army and life has deteriorated even further. It's no wonder so many Albs want to escape.
If another war started, it won't be 700,000 but 1.4 million Albs who will leave Kosovo, on their own free will as refugees looking for a better life. For them, that would be a dream come true. They wouldn't have to pretend being Syrian refugees. LOL!
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
You're so delusional it's not even funny. Have you considered being evaluated by a psychologist? I'm serious! Please get checked, do it for the people that have to endure interacting with you.
(Genti, 28 April 2018 18:25)
You should get evaluated NATO did more damage to Albanians and Kosovo then Serbia. Your KLA Terrorist heroes could not put a dent on the Serbian army with all of NATO support. Albanian KLA cowards hid in Albania to avoid the bombs and destruction. Now they run a fake proxy state.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
At least macedonia joining NATO will stop greater Albania but then again Albania can always block them...
(Russia stands with Serbia, 29 April 2018 21:52)
Great would be if russia and china would join NATO. Would be funny to see the reaction of the politicians from the other side if one side proposes that. :)
but let's face it. Like southeast european politicians need the conflict with neighbours to stay at power,NATO, Russian and China politicians need the outside enemy.
(Tito reloaded, 28 April 2018 19:53)
NATO did more damage to Albanians and Kosovo then Serbia.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
Well, Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999. When NATO was in charge, those 700000 people were able to return home. Which is why, according to Kosovo, what you wrote is not true. But, feel free to think whatever you want; Kosovo couldn't care less about your delusions.
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KLA Terrorist heroes could not put a dent on the Serbian army with all of NATO support.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
That's correct, because the goal of the war was not to put a dent on anything; the goal of the war was to get Serbia's army and police outside of Kosovo, and that goal was achieved. Feel free though to discuss with the Serbian army the "dent" part if that's what Serbia's army cared about.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
@ icj1 prosta - "The expulsion of Kosovo Albanians had not started on any scale before the bombing occurred" according to James Rubin, US Asst Sec of State. He appeared to believe that bombing would prevent Srbs from taking such action..
The action by the Srbs was not under way during the Rambouillet talks or when the threat to bomb was first made.
It is important to establish the scale of warfare in Kosovo before and after the NATO threat to bomb.
Who better to comment than the US State Department, no?
Get over your victimhood, Albs....The west NEEDS BG to justify this aggression as to wash their hands, not because they "love" you or care for you...ask the Rwandans how they feel!
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56)
Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
Nice try spreading BS.
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
Well, it was the UN that said that it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
Nice try spreading BS.
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
Well, it was the UN that said that it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
It is important to establish the scale of warfare in Kosovo before and after the NATO threat to bomb.
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56
Important for what?! I'm talking about causation, not correlation (hint: they are not the same thing, dear lol)
----------
Who better to comment than the US State Department, no?
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56
The UN. According to the most patriotic of Serbs, the US can't be trusted, which is why I'm using the UN as a source.
(icj1, 5 May 2018 04:09)
Landlocked and NATO locked guess who ? Lol
(Albanian American, 27 April 2018 15:38)
Good news for Serbia 😂
(Avni, 27 April 2018 15:37)
@ albs - This "landlocked" by NATO...only in your heads does this mean anything, LOL!
Magarska, Rumunia & Bugarska already said using their airspace will not be used as a NATO tool against Srbija...
I'm not understanding what importance you're putting on this...NATO & Srbija have a perfectly healthy & understanding relationship...besides, they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
BUT...I understand you guys are reaching for WHATEVER you can...can't blame a drowning man from grasping at straws, lol
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)
NATO & Srbija have a perfectly healthy & understanding relationship...besides, they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)
You are absolutely correct that NATO miserably failed in its goal of keeping Kosovo under the control of Serbia's army and police lol
As always, Serbia was so heroic that it achieved a glorious victory when Serbia's army and police lost control over Kosovo :)
(icj1, 28 April 2018 06:23)
"they already tried once to bite Srbija and they're STILL licking their wounds...
(Watcher, 27 April 2018 20:45)"
What wounds did NATO get? They bombed from a safe distance, they didn't have to send a single soldier on the ground and we all saw the "heroic" Serbian army running away from Kosovo as fast as they could. And now these "heroes" are living large in Serbia bragging about their courage in fighting defenseless civilians, raping women and children. True Serbian courage.
You're so delusional it's not even funny. Have you considered being evaluated by a psychologist? I'm serious! Please get checked, do it for the people that have to endure interacting with you.
(Genti, 28 April 2018 18:25)
I predict Serbia will follow suit soon, maybe after The Republic Of Kosova joins first, oh, and I can't wait to
see the Russian response when serbia finally comes to its senses and joins😜
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 27 April 2018 17:32)
You're so delusional it's not even funny. Have you considered being evaluated by a psychologist? I'm serious! Please get checked, do it for the people that have to endure interacting with you.
(Genti, 28 April 2018 18:25)
You should get evaluated NATO did more damage to Albanians and Kosovo then Serbia. Your KLA Terrorist heroes could not put a dent on the Serbian army with all of NATO support. Albanian KLA cowards hid in Albania to avoid the bombs and destruction. Now they run a fake proxy state.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
I predict Serbia will follow suit soon, maybe after The Republic Of Kosova joins first, oh, and I can't wait to
see the Russian response when serbia finally comes to its senses and joins😜
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 27 April 2018 17:32)
@ peterovic - You can & you will wait, understand?
(Watcher, 28 April 2018 00:40)
Great would be if russia and china would join NATO. Would be funny to see the reaction of the politicians from the other side if one side proposes that. :)
but let's face it. Like southeast european politicians need the conflict with neighbours to stay at power,NATO, Russian and China politicians need the outside enemy.
(Tito reloaded, 28 April 2018 19:53)
At least macedonia joining NATO will stop greater Albania but then again Albania can always block them...
(Russia stands with Serbia, 29 April 2018 21:52)
NATO did more damage to Albanians and Kosovo then Serbia.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
Well, Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999. When NATO was in charge, those 700000 people were able to return home. Which is why, according to Kosovo, what you wrote is not true. But, feel free to think whatever you want; Kosovo couldn't care less about your delusions.
----------
KLA Terrorist heroes could not put a dent on the Serbian army with all of NATO support.
(Jugoslavija, 30 April 2018 17:57)
That's correct, because the goal of the war was not to put a dent on anything; the goal of the war was to get Serbia's army and police outside of Kosovo, and that goal was achieved. Feel free though to discuss with the Serbian army the "dent" part if that's what Serbia's army cared about.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
Nice try spreading BS.
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
Well, it was the UN that said that it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
The only good news about this is that it makes the Greater/Natural/Bio-Albanian (aka Tirana Platform) project a poison pill for NATO and makes it weaker.
(EU Dude, 29 April 2018 12:07)
caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time...
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
--
Nice try spreading BS. It was the K-Albanians who invited NATO to bomb the region and as soon as the bombing started, K-Albs went on a refugee spree looking for a better life in the West. Nice one trying to blame Serbs. It was K-Albs that ethnically cleansed Serbs, not the other way around. It's OK, though, we have a good memory and this will not be forgotten. It is the K-Albs that destroyed Kosovo, yep, you removed the Serbian police and army and life has deteriorated even further. It's no wonder so many Albs want to escape.
If another war started, it won't be 700,000 but 1.4 million Albs who will leave Kosovo, on their own free will as refugees looking for a better life. For them, that would be a dream come true. They wouldn't have to pretend being Syrian refugees. LOL!
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
Kosovo was ruined by the forces under the control of the FRY and Serbian authorities, since it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
(icj1, 1 May 2018 03:32)
Nice try spreading BS.
(Zoran, 1 May 2018 11:08)
Well, it was the UN that said that it was the deliberate actions of those forces that caused the departure of at least 700000 Kosovo Albanians from Kosovo in the short period of time between the end of March and beginning of June 1999.
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
It is important to establish the scale of warfare in Kosovo before and after the NATO threat to bomb.
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56
Important for what?! I'm talking about causation, not correlation (hint: they are not the same thing, dear lol)
----------
Who better to comment than the US State Department, no?
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56
The UN. According to the most patriotic of Serbs, the US can't be trusted, which is why I'm using the UN as a source.
(icj1, 5 May 2018 04:09)
If you believe that the UN is spreading BS, feel free to notify the UN Security Council and let us know whether you convince the UNSC that the UN is wrong and a certain Zoran is right!
(icj1, 1 May 2018 14:46)
@ icj1 prosta - "The expulsion of Kosovo Albanians had not started on any scale before the bombing occurred" according to James Rubin, US Asst Sec of State. He appeared to believe that bombing would prevent Srbs from taking such action..
The action by the Srbs was not under way during the Rambouillet talks or when the threat to bomb was first made.
It is important to establish the scale of warfare in Kosovo before and after the NATO threat to bomb.
Who better to comment than the US State Department, no?
Get over your victimhood, Albs....The west NEEDS BG to justify this aggression as to wash their hands, not because they "love" you or care for you...ask the Rwandans how they feel!
(Watcher, 1 May 2018 20:56)