Serbia back on Kosovo offensive
2008-02-24 21:46
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Belgrade - Serbia was back on the
offensive over Kosovo's independence on Sunday, blaming the
US for crisis in the Balkans.
Three days after young rioters in Belgrade embarrassed the
country by attacking Western embassies and looting shops,
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said it was Washington
that was threatening peace and stability.
In a strongly worded statement from Moscow, Russia also
accused Washington of trampling on international law.
"The United States must annul the decision to recognise a
false state on the territory of Serbia," Kostunica said.
"It
must reaffirm UN Security Council resolution 1244, which
guarantees Serbia's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
"Continuation of the policy of force will deepen the crisis
that undermines the foundations of world order and threatens
peace and stability in the Balkans," he said.
Serbia has expressed official regret for riots last Thursday
during which the US embassy was attacked and set on fire. The
mission sent dependents and support staff to Croatia for safety.
- Reuters