The decision for Kosovo
The Balkan province should become independent
Martti Ahtisaari, the special representative of the General Secretary of United Nations Organization, has arrived to the Balkans to begin the process of the final decision of the conflict between Serbia and a province of Kosovo. It has already passed eight years after military operation of forces of the NATO spent under direction of the United States which pursued the purpose the termination of campaign of the ethnic cleanings, carried out Serbs concerning the Albanian majority living in Kosovo. Since then this territory (with the population in two million persons) is under the control of the United Nations. NATO armies, including American armies, are still remaining there.
During all this time it was clear, that for final settlement of this conflict it is necessary to recognize Kosovo as the independent state, having provided thus protection of Serbian minority living there. The question consist in, whether it is possible to reach it without diplomatic contentions or even military conflicts - militant nationalism till now is present between Kosovo and Serbia, or the same situation is between the West and Russia, causing the increasing anxiety.
Bush’s administration hopes with the constrained optimism, that the transient can begin in the nearest months. However for this purpose skilful diplomacy of the West and, maybe, demonstration of some hardness by the United States is required.
The province will be still under the international supervision in which the leading role will be given to the European Union; however it can enter the United Nations and other international organizations. When the Security Council will approve the given conditions, the government of Kosovo in which the main role is played by Albanians, can declare independence and at once will be recognized the United States and the majority of the countries of the Europe. Serbia can protest, but cannot interfere with new arrangements.