Russia to Kosovo: Don’t Do It (Or: We’re Russia and We’re Vying for Relevance)

Acting on cue, Serbia’s attack dog, Russia, yesterday “reiterated” its warning to Kosovo against declaring independence.  Russia argued that absent a U.N. Security Council Resolution, Kosovo independence would be illegal — apparently referring to a violation of U.N. SCR 1244.  Russia also condemned the ”swift nature” of Kosovo’s rush to independence and urged for further negotiations.
Reading between the lines reveals [...]