[longtermmemmory]

so now it is a race to the province.

If the EU reaches it first they control, if russia reaches it first the USA looks like a buffoon.

[yarddog]

I believe this is just the opportunity Putin is looking for to throw their weight around. To top it all off, they are even in the right this time.

I believe the Russians will send troops into Kosovo.

[Tailgunner Joe]

Bring em’ on.

[Jane_N]

You know, it’s kinda ironic that a majority of the countries that have recognised or declared that they will be recognising Kosovo as an independent state in the near future are actually Western “Christian” countries.

“More and more countries are getting ready to recognize Kosovo’s independence, but many are hesitant, including some Arab and Muslim countries despite Washington’s appeals to display solidarity with Kosovo Muslims.

During a briefing on Kosovo after its declaration of independence, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns welcomed the recognition of this step by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and hence, by the governments of its member countries. He said: “And we think it is a very positive step that this Muslim state, Muslim majority state, has been created today.”

...Only three OIC members - Turkey, Afghanistan and Senegal - have recognized Kosovo’s independence out of almost 60 members of the organization. Others have adopted a wait-and-see attitude because of the potential threat of a domestic split, or destabilization in neighboring countries.”

http://en.rian.ru/analysis/20080221/99818092.html

[End Times Crusader]

In the words of President Bush, “Bring it on.”

[redgolum]

Logistically, that would be very problematic. Unless they retake the former Soviet countries.