Display:
Russia is not only one in the world that would not recognize independence of Kosovo. And it wasn't only one that has seen Balkan wars from many different angles ( as opposed to western view).But here we are not even talking about Russia.We are talking about China that is offering cheep loans with no strings attached to many ex YU countries.This may be good for Serbia too.
by vbo on Fri Mar 5th, 2010 at 09:21:14 AM EST
[ Parent ]
Do you remember this incident?
Following the Kosovo War, from 12 to 26 June 1999 there was a brief but tense standoff between NATO and the Russian Kosovo Force (KFOR) in which Russian troops occupied the airport. After securing an agreement by which Russian forces would be integrated into peacekeeping duties, independent of NATO, Pristina Airport was reactivated as a military airport on 15 October 1999 and then started to operate international air transport to several European cities. During that period of time the Russian KFOR along with other NATO forces were in charge for security of the airport. Airport Pristina initially began its operations with 45 employees.


En un viejo país ineficiente, algo así como España entre dos guerras civiles, poseer una casa y poca hacienda y memoria ninguna. -- Gil de Biedma
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Mar 5th, 2010 at 10:12:18 AM EST
[ Parent ]
Yes I remember this but it is only to say that Russians sold us Serbs (again) for their own interest and deals...they left later.

------------
Russian troops occupied the airport
------------
And NATO troops ocupied Kosovo.And they are still persisting on an ilegal proclamation of independance.
But you will not see that this way...so it's a waste of time to talk about it...
It is one thing to sand UN troops in a CIVIL war to try to make peace and totaly another thing to ilegaly bomb country and ocupay part of it's teritory, put military bases and recognize ilegal independance.

by vbo on Fri Mar 5th, 2010 at 07:50:49 PM EST
[ Parent ]
they are still persisting on an ilegal proclamation of independance.
But you will not see that this way...so it's a waste of time to talk about it...

How many times do I have to say that I disagree with Kosovo's independence and that Spain hasn't recognised it?

Do you actually pay attention to what people say?

En un viejo país ineficiente, algo así como España entre dos guerras civiles, poseer una casa y poca hacienda y memoria ninguna. -- Gil de Biedma

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Mar 6th, 2010 at 03:53:35 AM EST
[ Parent ]
I do not know why I sometimes have a feeling that you are saying exactly opposite of what you want to say :( .Sorry.
And yes I get a little bit defensive when it comes to Serbs being blamed for everything "including global warming" ( sarcasm).
by vbo on Sat Mar 6th, 2010 at 08:59:35 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Display:
Login
. Make a new account
. Reset password
Occasional Series