Moscow, (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday any decision over the Kosovo issue could set a precedent for the international community, and must be based on an agreement between Belgrade and Pristine.
Putin told press in Bulgaria his country’s stance over the future status of Kosovo is very clear, and added that the basis of a united Europe must be in line with the international law principles.
“If we act that way,” the president stated, “we will find joint solutions to the most complex regional problems, including that of Kosovo.”
Russia sustains that a declaration of independence by Pristine would mean a flagrant violation of resolution 1244 of the Security Council, the UN Charter, and international law in general.
Moscow proposes that the parties involved resumed negotiations, also including international mediators.