UN braced for clash with Russia on Kosovo (Russia defending Christians, US defending...UN?)

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13509-2560496,00.html ^

[kronos77]

“The independence of Kosovo is a reality, so we demand recognition of Kosovo’s international subjectivity without any delays,” said Agim Ceku, its Prime Minister.

The main parties in the elections are opposed to independence for Kosovo, regarded as the cradle of Serb history and culture. Russia, Serbia’s traditional Orthodox Christian ally, has made it clear that it would not support any plan for Kosovo that went against Belgrade’s wishes.

“Russia believes it is unacceptable that a decision on the status of Kosovo be imposed from the outside,” said President Putin on Sunday.

As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Russia could block recognition of Kosovo’s independence.

[Serb29]

"I would much rather have them on our side than have them fighting against us."

...yes, because unlike the muslims, they wouldn't be plotting on how to destroy us while we support their cause.

[Stonewall Jackson]

Good point.

I seem to remember reading an article a few months ago that one of the main problems the Serbian military is facing is a severe shortage of fuel, particularly aviation fuel, thanks mostly to the fact that none of the Middle Eastern countries will sell to them. They have to get all of their fuel supplies from Romania and there is a limited amount available. Do you know if this is true?

[Hoplite]

Wow - they've almost got as much junk as Saddam had, and have proven just as combat effective in their recent outings.

Color me unimpressed.

[Southack]

"Wow - they've almost got as much junk as Saddam had, and have proven just as combat effective in their recent outings."

Saddam fought Iran's million-man army to a standstill and conquered Kuwait. Likewise, Serbia defeated its Balkan enemies recently.

That Serbia and Iraq fell to U.S. super-power might is hardly a surprise, but the U.S. isn't going to be fighting Serbia this time around.

Moreover, Serbia is capable of projecting guerilla power further than was Iraq...and is more capable of a domestic IED campaign than are today's Iraqi insurgents.

Not that any of this matters to you, for some bizarre reason. You seem anxious for the next Balkan war...a very, very odd position to take for an "American."

[Hoplite]

Serbia defeated its Balkan enemies recently.

Sure. Whatever.

And Kosovo is a city.

[FormerLib]

If it hadn't been for your hero, Bumbling Bill Clinton, your Jihadists would have been lost their land grab in Serbia.

But the story won't be over until Kosovo is fully Serbian again, and there's nothing you Dhimmis can do to change that.

[eleni121]

current Kosovo negotiations as the "Final Status".

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NO Hoppie/Helot - more like fetal status.

As time goes on, independence for yet another terror state seems thankfully futile. The fascist admirer Ahtisaari cannot force his will on the Serbian people. He cannot ignore Metohija and the perilous predicament it finds itself in once again.

The US and in particular the State department needs to reformulate the way it sees and processes the world: focus less on temporary fixes in order to advance international bonds traders fantasies but concentrate more on being a wise steward of the world taking into account a complex psychological/historical framework of events.

[FormerLib]

Our chief Dhimmi is hoping for a Final Solution to the Serbian Problem.

[DeadKenny]

It's allways nice to see smart man's post.
Respect.