Russia, like Serbia, remains firmly opposed to Kosovan independence. Both say the move would be “immoral and illegal”.Russian President Vladimir Putin says the breakaway would be a threat to national security and international order.In addition, Moscow warns that if Kosovo is recognised as an independent state Russia will change its policy towards Georgian breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The region of Abkhazia continues to be a sticking point between Russia and Georgia.Both countries claim it belongs to them, and tensions have risen when Russian peacekeepers were involved in a confrontation with Georgian police officers.As Al Jazeera’s Farid Barsoum reports, the Georgian president is now involved in the latest incident.
The region of Abkhazia continues to be a sticking point between Russia and Georgia.
Both countries claim it belongs to them, and tensions have risen when Russian peacekeepers were involved in a confrontation with Georgian police officers.
As Al Jazeera’s Farid Barsoum reports, the Georgian president is now involved in the latest incident.