The UN's plan is being presented to the people of Kosovo today. It's already done the rounds of the contact group, endorsed by France, Russia wants more time to look at it. The Serbians have stated no independence and the PM said he would sever relations with anyone who recognised an independent Kosovo.
The report does not mention "independence" but what it does offer is a tad ambigious. It hasn't been officialy released yet but from leaks the idea seams to be virtual independence with ability to join organisations and sign treaties, having it's own national symbols and flag but actual independence will be left for a few years if Kosovo wants to declare it in time, which it no doubt will. Aside from that the Serbian parts of Kosovo will have autonomy from thsi autonomous Kosovo, with strong links to Serbia itself and there will be an international representative like in Bosnia who will have lots of powers to make sure they don't go dolally with their new powers.
We will have to see if Serbia reads this as too much then tells Russia to veto it for them. Then Kosovo unilateraly declares independence and Serbia brings in the guns. Hopefully with a few tweaks it will be acceptable and everyone can get on with life.
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The report does not mention "independence" but what it does offer is a tad ambigious. It hasn't been officialy released yet but from leaks the idea seams to be virtual independence with ability to join organisations and sign treaties, having it's own national symbols and flag but actual independence will be left for a few years if Kosovo wants to declare it in time, which it no doubt will. Aside from that the Serbian parts of Kosovo will have autonomy from thsi autonomous Kosovo, with strong links to Serbia itself and there will be an international representative like in Bosnia who will have lots of powers to make sure they don't go dolally with their new powers.
We will have to see if Serbia reads this as too much then tells Russia to veto it for them. Then Kosovo unilateraly declares independence and Serbia brings in the guns. Hopefully with a few tweaks it will be acceptable and everyone can get on with life.
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Malo periculosam libertatem quam quietum servitium.
Malo periculosam libertatem quam quietum servitium.
