It is in Russia's interest that Kosovo issue remains unresolved?
"Russia has an interest in not resolving the Kosovo issue because it will not be so attractive to Serbia once it is resolved"
Source: Kosovo online
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This was stated in an interview with Radio Free Europe by Maxim Samorukov, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Carnegie Moscow Center.
As he claims, when it comes to Russia's ambitions to engage in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, "Russia has an interest in not resolving the issue, thus the statements by Russian officials about reaching a final settlement can be seen as ambiguous".
As in other conflicts in the Western Balkans, Russia does not want the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo resolved. Russia's support at this time is crucial for Serbia, primarily because of the situation in Kosovo. Serbia needs Russia internationally and its power at the United Nations to prevent full recognition of Kosovo. Once the conflict is resolved, Russia will no longer be so attractive to Serbia. But so far, we have seen so many problems and obstacles in the way of resolving this conflict that Russia practically doesn't have to do much to prevent it", he said, as Kosovo online reports.
He further explains that in that sense, the statements coming from Russian officials are ambiguous. On the one hand, Russia says it is ready to support any solution acceptable to Serbia, but on the other hand, it says it should be based on UN Resolution 1244, which hinders Kosovo's independence. And it is with this ambiguity that Russia wants to show Serbia that the Kremlin, in fact, does not approve of Serbia recognizing Kosovo.
"But I would certainly say that Russia is not the main obstacle to resolving this conflict. There are many obstacles at the local level and there is a long way to reach a final agreement, so that Russia can rest assured because the final solution is not in sight", Samorukov said.
He stresses that the Western Balkans is not a priority for Russia and that it is not ready to invest much money or effort into the region, but does not want the West presence in the Balkans either.
"The geopolitical limbo in which the region is currently placed is ideal for Russia. This means neither complete stabilization nor total destabilization, but something in between. Russia does not want frozen conflicts in the Balkans to be resolved, as frozen conflicts keep the Western Balkans away from NATO and the European Union, but Russia also does not want these conflicts to become active, because Russia also has its red line", Samorukov concluded.
I see you are trying really hard to convince yourself of why Russia abandoned you all in 1999 🤣. I am sure you are working extra hard on finding an excuse of why Russia is spying on Serbia now as well. You all are doing great at looking pathetic 👍.
(Just saying.., 23 November 2019 00:49)
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Depending how you understand what you saying.
For the starters:
Russia ≠ (Russian mafia + Russian political elite)
The later two will betray and sell their mother - in nanoseconds. Even if that would benefit them a mere 1 Rbl.
And you can regard the later two being roughly the same, with very few exceptions.
But if you look all over the world you will see a similar situation. In some countries less acute, in many countries even worse. The first one which comes in my mind is US of A.
And it could be, I am more familiar with these two than you.
(Ataman, 21 November 2019 23:58)
The truth never hurts since fact is fact. Russia did stand aside in 1999 for the reasons I have already stated.
What has taken a long time to come out are facts about NATO bombing Serbia. It was thanks to the great skill of Serbian radar operators that NATO aircraft were not only damaged but shot down – you see actual numbers of losses were never revealed much like number of US losses in Fallujah, Iraq, nor number of F117 shot down during the war with Serbia. Its now accepted that Serbia was winning the conflict, but Russia, under US pressure, convinced Belgrade to stop its actions and the rest is history. These are facts.
Now what has the west done for Albos in Kosova? NOTHING AT ALL. They have left you to rot in a fenced in ghetto and this is also fact. If I am wrong please list all the industry your western friends have opened in Kosova.
Russia is rearming Serbia with plenty of free equipment, but the US would not give you the time of day unless you paid and that is also another fact.
As I said you’re like a drunk holding onto a fence trying to prove something about 1999, but this is nearly 2020 and if necessary, Russia will provide the S400. Serbian military has spent over 12 months in Russia training how to use that equipment LOL.
The only thing Albos get looking back at 1999 is a crick in their neck.
(sj, 21 November 2019 08:27)
Just waffle.......I've concluded that you clearly have no more than 3 brain cells.
For your information the US would dealy love to have ALL Balkan nations in nato, including Serbia. But Serbia will not do that. The Serbs have more brain cells than you!!!
With the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 90s Russia was in no position to do anything, and headed by the drunk Yeltsin. America took advantage by invading Iraq, Afhganistan, Yugoslavia, etc. All for their own selfish interest, and not for truth, justice or whats good for the region.
Thanks to the rise of Russia we now see the US retreating (Ukraine, Syria and Venezuela).
But if Albanians, Croats, etc, want to join nato and send their young people to die for American interests in Asia, Africa, etc, then go ahead. You are their lap dogs.
(View from the uk, 20 November 2019 14:45)
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Like a drunk holding on to a fence post not to fall down you people only talk about 1999. Well you have to look at it in perspective. Russia was broke and to get money from the IMF it was a condition to vote with the US. What is not widely known is that the bombing of Serbia cost Boris Yeltsin the Presidency and that is how Putin came to power.
Now what have your bros the US/EU done for your Albos in Kosova since 1999? SFA that’s what! They live like strays and if people like you don’t send money back your relatives would starve, but keep looking back to 1999 LOL.
(sj, 20 November 2019 11:15)
Russia would never betray Serbia.
(WhosDaSerb, 18 November 2019 15:39
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
===…== ]
No matter how many times you're told what happened you are not going to budge are you?
Not going to put a wedge between us by spewing the same old crap.
We know what the situation was back then and you are not going to pull wool over our eyes so you can quit making a fool of yourself time and time again.
(Peggy, 20 November 2019 01:37)
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Like a drunk holding on to a fence post not to fall down you people only talk about 1999. Well you have to look at it in perspective. Russia was broke and to get money from the IMF it was a condition to vote with the US. What is not widely known is that it cost Boris Yeltsin the Presidency and that is how Putin came onto the scene.
Now what have your bros the US/EU done for your Albos since 1999? SFA. You live like strays and if people like you don’t send money back your rels will starve, but keep looking back to 1999 LOL.
(sj, 19 November 2019 23:07)
Russia would never betray Serbia.
(WhosDaSerb, 18 November 2019 15:39
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Ari says he is happy a Russian person says that? A Russian from an organisation financed from Washington? It. Seems to me that it is America causing all the problems with their usual idiots.
(Diana, 19 November 2019 12:56)
Well you can always declare yourself German or French and that will save you the embarrassment. Its people like you that think if you crawl, they will like you. They will not.
Look at their friends the Croats or Albos. They barely tolerate them. Neither get anything from the west. Croatia is dead as the dodo as large numbers have emigrated never to return while the Albos live a little better than strays and if their family did not send money back they would starve. That’s called western love – no thanks.
(sj, 19 November 2019 12:28)
As longer as Serbia looks to Russia for advice and aid, she will remain third rate. This notion that Russia is Serbia’s big brother and savior has only brought disappointment. We are in the West and should try to behave so or we will continue to remain pariahs. Just look at our football team having to play in a mostly empty home stadium, because our youth do not know how to behave as civilized people.
(Drasko, 19 November 2019 03:37)
I am happy a Russian person said that, because if someone else says it Serbian people will think differently. 1000 % TRUE.
(Ari, 18 November 2019 19:56)
Russia's dream to have conflicts in the Balkans will NEVER happen. The West is fully committed to have all Balkan countries except Serbia join NATO. Russia's attempts to play part in the Balkans is a reason why the West is so invested in all Balkan countries except Serbia.
Serbia would have recognized Kosova a long time ago has it not been for Russia. Russia keeps Serbia as his political hostage in the region and Serbia is completely powerless in this situation. Serbia is Russia's useful id*ot.
(Just saying.., 18 November 2019 17:59)
Some truth in this story.
But main reason United nation's
Resolution 1244 is on the side of rep Serbia,
and as long as kos.
ovo* keep rejecting all that rep Serbia puts on the table
KiM is Rep 🇷🇸.
If anything rep Serbia suggestion for the land swap was to do favour, put an end. And built that wall that would put a dot. Its rejected time and time so let them bang onto their chest claiming kosovo * is sovreign, independent and the rest.
UN 's 1244 is alive and kicking.
Its great that Serbia has so many friends in Africa, China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Spain... Makes you feel proud.
(Ljiljana, 18 November 2019 15:52)
Just waffle.......I've concluded that you clearly have no more than 3 brain cells.
For your information the US would dealy love to have ALL Balkan nations in nato, including Serbia. But Serbia will not do that. The Serbs have more brain cells than you!!!
With the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 90s Russia was in no position to do anything, and headed by the drunk Yeltsin. America took advantage by invading Iraq, Afhganistan, Yugoslavia, etc. All for their own selfish interest, and not for truth, justice or whats good for the region.
Thanks to the rise of Russia we now see the US retreating (Ukraine, Syria and Venezuela).
But if Albanians, Croats, etc, want to join nato and send their young people to die for American interests in Asia, Africa, etc, then go ahead. You are their lap dogs.
(View from the uk, 20 November 2019 14:45)
Some truth in this story.
But main reason United nation's
Resolution 1244 is on the side of rep Serbia,
and as long as kos.
ovo* keep rejecting all that rep Serbia puts on the table
KiM is Rep 🇷🇸.
If anything rep Serbia suggestion for the land swap was to do favour, put an end. And built that wall that would put a dot. Its rejected time and time so let them bang onto their chest claiming kosovo * is sovreign, independent and the rest.
UN 's 1244 is alive and kicking.
Its great that Serbia has so many friends in Africa, China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Spain... Makes you feel proud.
(Ljiljana, 18 November 2019 15:52)
Well you can always declare yourself German or French and that will save you the embarrassment. Its people like you that think if you crawl, they will like you. They will not.
Look at their friends the Croats or Albos. They barely tolerate them. Neither get anything from the west. Croatia is dead as the dodo as large numbers have emigrated never to return while the Albos live a little better than strays and if their family did not send money back they would starve. That’s called western love – no thanks.
(sj, 19 November 2019 12:28)
Ari says he is happy a Russian person says that? A Russian from an organisation financed from Washington? It. Seems to me that it is America causing all the problems with their usual idiots.
(Diana, 19 November 2019 12:56)
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Like a drunk holding on to a fence post not to fall down you people only talk about 1999. Well you have to look at it in perspective. Russia was broke and to get money from the IMF it was a condition to vote with the US. What is not widely known is that the bombing of Serbia cost Boris Yeltsin the Presidency and that is how Putin came to power.
Now what have your bros the US/EU done for your Albos in Kosova since 1999? SFA that’s what! They live like strays and if people like you don’t send money back your relatives would starve, but keep looking back to 1999 LOL.
(sj, 20 November 2019 11:15)
Russia's dream to have conflicts in the Balkans will NEVER happen. The West is fully committed to have all Balkan countries except Serbia join NATO. Russia's attempts to play part in the Balkans is a reason why the West is so invested in all Balkan countries except Serbia.
Serbia would have recognized Kosova a long time ago has it not been for Russia. Russia keeps Serbia as his political hostage in the region and Serbia is completely powerless in this situation. Serbia is Russia's useful id*ot.
(Just saying.., 18 November 2019 17:59)
Russia would never betray Serbia.
(WhosDaSerb, 18 November 2019 15:39
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
===…== ]
No matter how many times you're told what happened you are not going to budge are you?
Not going to put a wedge between us by spewing the same old crap.
We know what the situation was back then and you are not going to pull wool over our eyes so you can quit making a fool of yourself time and time again.
(Peggy, 20 November 2019 01:37)
Russia would never betray Serbia.
(WhosDaSerb, 18 November 2019 15:39
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
I am happy a Russian person said that, because if someone else says it Serbian people will think differently. 1000 % TRUE.
(Ari, 18 November 2019 19:56)
As longer as Serbia looks to Russia for advice and aid, she will remain third rate. This notion that Russia is Serbia’s big brother and savior has only brought disappointment. We are in the West and should try to behave so or we will continue to remain pariahs. Just look at our football team having to play in a mostly empty home stadium, because our youth do not know how to behave as civilized people.
(Drasko, 19 November 2019 03:37)
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Like a drunk holding on to a fence post not to fall down you people only talk about 1999. Well you have to look at it in perspective. Russia was broke and to get money from the IMF it was a condition to vote with the US. What is not widely known is that it cost Boris Yeltsin the Presidency and that is how Putin came onto the scene.
Now what have your bros the US/EU done for your Albos since 1999? SFA. You live like strays and if people like you don’t send money back your rels will starve, but keep looking back to 1999 LOL.
(sj, 19 November 2019 23:07)
The truth never hurts since fact is fact. Russia did stand aside in 1999 for the reasons I have already stated.
What has taken a long time to come out are facts about NATO bombing Serbia. It was thanks to the great skill of Serbian radar operators that NATO aircraft were not only damaged but shot down – you see actual numbers of losses were never revealed much like number of US losses in Fallujah, Iraq, nor number of F117 shot down during the war with Serbia. Its now accepted that Serbia was winning the conflict, but Russia, under US pressure, convinced Belgrade to stop its actions and the rest is history. These are facts.
Now what has the west done for Albos in Kosova? NOTHING AT ALL. They have left you to rot in a fenced in ghetto and this is also fact. If I am wrong please list all the industry your western friends have opened in Kosova.
Russia is rearming Serbia with plenty of free equipment, but the US would not give you the time of day unless you paid and that is also another fact.
As I said you’re like a drunk holding onto a fence trying to prove something about 1999, but this is nearly 2020 and if necessary, Russia will provide the S400. Serbian military has spent over 12 months in Russia training how to use that equipment LOL.
The only thing Albos get looking back at 1999 is a crick in their neck.
(sj, 21 November 2019 08:27)
I see you are trying really hard to convince yourself of why Russia abandoned you all in 1999 🤣. I am sure you are working extra hard on finding an excuse of why Russia is spying on Serbia now as well. You all are doing great at looking pathetic 👍.
(Just saying.., 23 November 2019 00:49)
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Depending how you understand what you saying.
For the starters:
Russia ≠ (Russian mafia + Russian political elite)
The later two will betray and sell their mother - in nanoseconds. Even if that would benefit them a mere 1 Rbl.
And you can regard the later two being roughly the same, with very few exceptions.
But if you look all over the world you will see a similar situation. In some countries less acute, in many countries even worse. The first one which comes in my mind is US of A.
And it could be, I am more familiar with these two than you.
(Ataman, 21 November 2019 23:58)
Russia's dream to have conflicts in the Balkans will NEVER happen. The West is fully committed to have all Balkan countries except Serbia join NATO. Russia's attempts to play part in the Balkans is a reason why the West is so invested in all Balkan countries except Serbia.
Serbia would have recognized Kosova a long time ago has it not been for Russia. Russia keeps Serbia as his political hostage in the region and Serbia is completely powerless in this situation. Serbia is Russia's useful id*ot.
(Just saying.., 18 November 2019 17:59)
As longer as Serbia looks to Russia for advice and aid, she will remain third rate. This notion that Russia is Serbia’s big brother and savior has only brought disappointment. We are in the West and should try to behave so or we will continue to remain pariahs. Just look at our football team having to play in a mostly empty home stadium, because our youth do not know how to behave as civilized people.
(Drasko, 19 November 2019 03:37)
I am happy a Russian person said that, because if someone else says it Serbian people will think differently. 1000 % TRUE.
(Ari, 18 November 2019 19:56)
Russia would never betray Serbia.
(WhosDaSerb, 18 November 2019 15:39
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
I see you are trying really hard to convince yourself of why Russia abandoned you all in 1999 🤣. I am sure you are working extra hard on finding an excuse of why Russia is spying on Serbia now as well. You all are doing great at looking pathetic 👍.
(Just saying.., 23 November 2019 00:49)
Some truth in this story.
But main reason United nation's
Resolution 1244 is on the side of rep Serbia,
and as long as kos.
ovo* keep rejecting all that rep Serbia puts on the table
KiM is Rep 🇷🇸.
If anything rep Serbia suggestion for the land swap was to do favour, put an end. And built that wall that would put a dot. Its rejected time and time so let them bang onto their chest claiming kosovo * is sovreign, independent and the rest.
UN 's 1244 is alive and kicking.
Its great that Serbia has so many friends in Africa, China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Spain... Makes you feel proud.
(Ljiljana, 18 November 2019 15:52)
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Like a drunk holding on to a fence post not to fall down you people only talk about 1999. Well you have to look at it in perspective. Russia was broke and to get money from the IMF it was a condition to vote with the US. What is not widely known is that it cost Boris Yeltsin the Presidency and that is how Putin came onto the scene.
Now what have your bros the US/EU done for your Albos since 1999? SFA. You live like strays and if people like you don’t send money back your rels will starve, but keep looking back to 1999 LOL.
(sj, 19 November 2019 23:07)
Just waffle.......I've concluded that you clearly have no more than 3 brain cells.
For your information the US would dealy love to have ALL Balkan nations in nato, including Serbia. But Serbia will not do that. The Serbs have more brain cells than you!!!
With the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 90s Russia was in no position to do anything, and headed by the drunk Yeltsin. America took advantage by invading Iraq, Afhganistan, Yugoslavia, etc. All for their own selfish interest, and not for truth, justice or whats good for the region.
Thanks to the rise of Russia we now see the US retreating (Ukraine, Syria and Venezuela).
But if Albanians, Croats, etc, want to join nato and send their young people to die for American interests in Asia, Africa, etc, then go ahead. You are their lap dogs.
(View from the uk, 20 November 2019 14:45)
Well you can always declare yourself German or French and that will save you the embarrassment. Its people like you that think if you crawl, they will like you. They will not.
Look at their friends the Croats or Albos. They barely tolerate them. Neither get anything from the west. Croatia is dead as the dodo as large numbers have emigrated never to return while the Albos live a little better than strays and if their family did not send money back they would starve. That’s called western love – no thanks.
(sj, 19 November 2019 12:28)
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Like a drunk holding on to a fence post not to fall down you people only talk about 1999. Well you have to look at it in perspective. Russia was broke and to get money from the IMF it was a condition to vote with the US. What is not widely known is that the bombing of Serbia cost Boris Yeltsin the Presidency and that is how Putin came to power.
Now what have your bros the US/EU done for your Albos in Kosova since 1999? SFA that’s what! They live like strays and if people like you don’t send money back your relatives would starve, but keep looking back to 1999 LOL.
(sj, 20 November 2019 11:15)
Ari says he is happy a Russian person says that? A Russian from an organisation financed from Washington? It. Seems to me that it is America causing all the problems with their usual idiots.
(Diana, 19 November 2019 12:56)
The truth never hurts since fact is fact. Russia did stand aside in 1999 for the reasons I have already stated.
What has taken a long time to come out are facts about NATO bombing Serbia. It was thanks to the great skill of Serbian radar operators that NATO aircraft were not only damaged but shot down – you see actual numbers of losses were never revealed much like number of US losses in Fallujah, Iraq, nor number of F117 shot down during the war with Serbia. Its now accepted that Serbia was winning the conflict, but Russia, under US pressure, convinced Belgrade to stop its actions and the rest is history. These are facts.
Now what has the west done for Albos in Kosova? NOTHING AT ALL. They have left you to rot in a fenced in ghetto and this is also fact. If I am wrong please list all the industry your western friends have opened in Kosova.
Russia is rearming Serbia with plenty of free equipment, but the US would not give you the time of day unless you paid and that is also another fact.
As I said you’re like a drunk holding onto a fence trying to prove something about 1999, but this is nearly 2020 and if necessary, Russia will provide the S400. Serbian military has spent over 12 months in Russia training how to use that equipment LOL.
The only thing Albos get looking back at 1999 is a crick in their neck.
(sj, 21 November 2019 08:27)
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
Depending how you understand what you saying.
For the starters:
Russia ≠ (Russian mafia + Russian political elite)
The later two will betray and sell their mother - in nanoseconds. Even if that would benefit them a mere 1 Rbl.
And you can regard the later two being roughly the same, with very few exceptions.
But if you look all over the world you will see a similar situation. In some countries less acute, in many countries even worse. The first one which comes in my mind is US of A.
And it could be, I am more familiar with these two than you.
(Ataman, 21 November 2019 23:58)
Russia would never betray Serbia.
(WhosDaSerb, 18 November 2019 15:39
The history has proven otherwise. May I remind you 1999? OR you have decided to overlook that "tiny" situation?
(Just saying.., 19 November 2019 15:43)
===…== ]
No matter how many times you're told what happened you are not going to budge are you?
Not going to put a wedge between us by spewing the same old crap.
We know what the situation was back then and you are not going to pull wool over our eyes so you can quit making a fool of yourself time and time again.
(Peggy, 20 November 2019 01:37)