DW

Deutsche Welle asks: Should the EU sidetrack the UN and agree to recognize an independent Kosovo?

Warchild: Yes, Russian stance has no basis in reality and will set the precedent of a Russian veto on European affairs. Russia's position is merely one of the political maneuvers in Putin's game to gain influence for his newly aspiring country. Giving in to Russian bullying by letting Kosovo go on in limbo will create a dangerous situation in the Balkans, with the EU (not Russia nor Ghana) having to deal with the consequences in its own backyard if the situation escalates. Risk-benefit analysis clearly comes on the side of the EU acting strongly in unison so that it can control the developments in the next few months.

P.S. Please add Kosovo to your "Country of Origin" drop-down menu.

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