Amidst Predictable Balkan belligerence and Russia's dire threats, Kosovo interference deemed legal but illegal, Serbs promise this is just beginning!

Kosovo, Serbia, Russia, like the middle east will be part of Bush's Forever War!

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said here on Thursday that the European Union's civilian mission to Kosovo has not violated international law. "In our opinion, the EU mission is not in contradiction with UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and international law," Barroso said at a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in a reply to a question whether the mission goes against UN resolution and international law.

"In fact the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 authorizes international organizations, including the European Union to establish international civil presence in Kosovo," he said.The resolution "authorize UN secretary general, with the assistance of relevant international organizations, to establish an international civil presence in Kosovo" to oversee "the transfer of authority from Kosovo's provisional institutions to institutions established under a political settlement," Barroso added. Under Resolution 1244, he said, the international mandate in Kosovo could continue "unless the Security Council decides otherwise."

* The EU is planning to deploy a civilian mission of more than 2,000 police and legal personnel to help the transition from UN administration to local rule in the ethnic Albanian-dominated Kosovo, which unilaterally declared independence from Serbia on Sunday. Serbia and Russia, both strongly oppose the independence, said that the EU mission violates UN Resolution 1244 and international law. EU says Kosovo intervention legal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that the European Union (EU) has violated the international law by sending its mission to Kosovo, local media reported. "The EU mission is being sent there in violation of international law. The EU is sending its mission to Kosovo unilaterally, without a sanction of the UN Security Council, with the task of ensuring the supremacy of law, Lavrov said, describing the fact as a "bitter irony."

"We are being told that Resolution No. 1244 is the basis for sending the EU mission and for the unilateral proclamation of Kosovo's independence. This is not true," Itar-Tass quoted the minister as saying. It is common knowledge that the talks of seeking a political settlement for the Kosovo issue were artificially disrupted due to outside interference, he added. Lavrov stressed that Serbia's territorial integrity was reiterated not only by Resolution No. 1244, but also by Resolution No. 1785 of the UN Security Council. Spokesman of Russian Foreign Ministry also said on Wednesday that EU's move of sending mission to Kosovo lacks legal basis.

* Moscow warned the danger of such a move, saying it could undermine the foundation of global peace and stability that has been built over decades. On Tuesday, Lavrov reiterated Russia's position on Kosovo's independence in a telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, saying Russia will not acceptable Pristina's unilateral declaration of independence. Russia, Serbia, it violates International Law

I have to agree that like everything else the chief idiot does it does break International law and he can care less as long as he gets his way and finds his excuse to get his Forever War going and Serbia and Russia promises to help that here!

America and other Western nations issued a sharp rebuke to the Serbian Government yesterday, after the worst riots in Belgrade since the fall of Milosevic led to the burning of the US Embassy and attacks on those belonging to Britain, Germany, Croatia and Turkey. The European Union promptly froze all further discussion of a new partnership with Serbia until the situation had calmed down, and US missions across the Balkans were put on high alert. The riots, prompted by anger at the West's recognition of Kosovo's independence, were blamed by the Serbian authorities on “hooligan elements”, but were clearly incited by nationalist politicians. Vojislav Kostunica, the Prime Minister, had earlier called a rally against independence a “magnificent” demonstration of Serb feeling.

Russia, which has fiercely opposed the independence declaration, blamed the West for not anticipating the reaction. Its envoy to Nato said in frustration that Moscow might have to turn to “brute military force” to make itself heard if Nato overstepped its authority in Kosovo. Much of this is probably bluff. Western governments anticipated trouble, must remain on alert in the Balkans and will need to hold their nerve in the coming weeks. What matters is that the Serbian Army remains in barracks, and that Russia has made it clear it would not become involved in any armed conflict over the breakaway province.

The flashpoint is in Kosovo itself. Thousands of Kosovan Serbs, swelled by kinsmen from across the border, clashed with United Nations police yesterday in Mitrovica, the main town in the three northern Kosovo provinces where most of the 100,000 ethnic Serbs live. They are hoping to thwart any attempts by the Albanian majority Government in Pristina to exercise authority over them, swearing continued allegiance still to Belgrade. Their case may indeed find support not only in Russia: those European Union countries worried by the Kosovan precedent may argue that if the province's independence is accepted as a special case, the logic of the Serb provinces joining Serbia should also be accepted. Bush says Serbia must come to terms

There will be no coming to terms here either. As well as bush's middle east interference leading to a total breakdown before it encompasses the world. That will be the case here to. This is just beginning! As Bush stupidly says Serbia should accept his intervention and he will hold them accountable to protect his instigation, Serbs enact a plan to Sabotage Kosovo and you can be sure Russia is sanctioning this!

* One week since the declaration of independence, Serb authorities in north-western Kosovo are pushing hard to eradicate all institutions with any connection to the new state. And they are telling a cautious and already weakened UN mission, in its last months in office, that it should allow this - or face dire consequences. ** There is genuine Serb grief over the loss of Kosovo, but there is also a carefully calibrated plan to win important parts of it back, and to sabotage Kosovo as an independent state. The tools available include violence against property - grenades thrown at UN, EU, and Kosovan justice ministry buildings, and the carefully planned and executed burning down of two border and customs posts on 19 February. Privately, Serb leaders in the north say this is just the beginning.

What is different about Serb nationalism today, compared with the 1990s, is that for the moment its enemy is not the other nations of the Balkans. The enemy is instead those countries which recognize an independent Kosovo. The following I see as valid bones of contention and they will not be resolved. Customs posts: Serb leaders say they will not tolerate their continued operation, as the institutions of a sovereign state. But wait a minute, Bush said you have to accept what he wants!

Slobodan Samardzic, the minister for Kosovo in the Serbian government, described their destruction this week by mobs as "legitimate". Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica is not sponsoring paramilitaries today, as the government did during the 1990s, but they are sponsoring violence against UN and Kosovan government property. "The aim is to portray Kosovo as a state of criminals," Mr. Samardzic says. This is very complex and convoluted. I invite you to read the whole thing. Serbia advocates Sabotage

* Bush seems to purposely seek out the the most tenuous unstable parts of the world create division and say he must have his way. What the hell is wrong with this idiot? You have to believe division and creating his Forever War is his ulterior motive. No one can be this stupid! I reiterate: Even as I watch Bush ignore all common sense in his drive to totally control us and the entire World I never seem to be blown away by Bush's in your face ignorance of world order and what anyone thinks as he pursues his creation of a new societal, middle east, and World (dis)order! Bush will not quit as he has the entire world in turmoil and it is just beginning. He will soon have more than enough cause to Declare martial order to control us and fight his future wars! We must come together if we are to save our country.

James Joiner
Gardner Ma
www.anaverageamerican.com

Amidst valid concerns of Bush threatening global Peace Russia wontt rule out force to resolve Kosovo Issue! Another step to world war & martial law!

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that the European Union (EU) has violated the international law by sending its mission to Kosovo, local media reported. "The EU mission is being sent there in violation of international law," Lavrov said after his talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babajan.

The EU is sending its mission to Kosovo unilaterally, without a sanction of the UN Security Council, with the task of ensuring the supremacy of law, Lavrov said, describing the fact as a "bitter irony."

"We are being told that Resolution No. 1244 is the basis for sending the EU mission and for the unilateral proclamation of Kosovo's independence. This is not true," Itar-Tass quoted the minister as saying.

Resolution No. 1244 mentions a transitional period, but it should last until the negotiating parties reach a final political settlement, Lavrov said. Lavrov also noted that double standards have impeded the settlement in Cyprus and Kosovo.
Kosovo, the breakaway province of Serbia, has been under the UN administration since 1999, and unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia on Feb. 17. Belgrade has said the proclamation is null and void.

Moscow warned the danger of such a move, saying it could undermine the foundation of global peace and stability that has been built over decades. On Tuesday, Lavrov reiterated Russia's position on Kosovo's independence in a telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, saying Russia will not acceptable Pristina's unilateral declaration of independence. Russia: EU mission breaks International Law

Kosovo's breakaway from Serbia provoked fresh unrest Friday as U.N. police were attacked by ethnic Serb demonstrators in northern Kosovo a day after angry demonstrations in the Serbian capital Belgrade left one person dead. The demonstrators were waving Serbian flags and chanting "Kosovo is ours!" on what was the fifth day of protests since Kosovo's ethnic Albanian leaders declared independence from Serbia on Sunday.

The latest incident follows violent outbreaks in Belgrade which culminated in an attack on the U.S. Embassy that left one person dead and dozens injured. Also Friday, Russia -- which has not recognized Kosovo's sovereignty -- said it has not ruled out using force to resolve the dispute over the territory if NATO forces breach the terms of their U.N. mandate.

"If the EU works out a single position or if NATO steps beyond its mandate in Kosovo, these organizations will be in conflict with the U.N., and then I think we will also begin operating under the assumption that in order to be respected, one needs to use force," Moscow's ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said, in comments carried by Russia's Interfax news agency. A spokesman for Russia's Foreign Ministry also warned that Kosovo's declaration would have a "negative impact." Russia may use force to resolve Kosovo issue

Even as I watch Bush ignore all common sense in his drive to totally control us and the entire World I never seem to be blown away by Bush's in your face ignorance of world order and what anyone thinks as he pursues his creation of a new societal, middle east, and World (dis)order! I really wanted to discuss the inevitable possibility of an Obama assassination and yesterdays Federal action towards that end But due to the quickly eroding Serbian, Russian situation I figured I would put that off till tomorrow barring any new dire developments in Bush's chaotic world!

James Joiner
Gardner Ma
www.anaveragepatriot.com

With Bush's backing Kosovo declares its independence, Serbia vows to fight it, Russia backs them but tries one last Plea to NATO! Bush won't be denied

I wanted to talk about the growing violence in Pakistan as tomorrow is their election. I wanted to discuss the chief idiot from Africa telling Congress they better give him what he wants. I wanted to discuss The growing violence in Lebanon where it becomes increasingly real that Iran and Syria will act against Israel in retaliation for the recent killing of Mughniyeh. I wanted to discuss the Obama Hillary contest and the fact that a top Hillary aide said the Super Delegates will decide the race and for Hillary. That in particular annoyed me and I found it very troubling. Worse, I wanted to discuss the 80 people killed in Afghanistan yesterday and it blew me away that in researching that I found out Tora Bora was first dug by the CIA so the Mujahedeen could fight the Russian's.

I had to ignore the entire mess to discuss a very strategic mess still developing thanks to Bush, the EU, and NATO because it went beyond control today and it will be part of this growing all out world war three and all sides will see to it. That is Kosovo! Kosovo has formally declared its independence from Serbia and become the world's newest state in a move opposed by Serbia and Russia but backed by many western governments. Lawmakers in the legislature of the former Serbian province approved the declaration of independence at an extraordinary session Sunday afternoon. It was read out in Albanian, Serbian and English by prime minister Hashim Thaci before the approval of state symbols including Kosovar's new national flag and anthem. Thaci said that Kosovo was an "independent and democratic" state, adding: "From this day onwards, Kosovo is proud, independent and free."

President George Bush said Sunday that Kosovo's status must be resolved before the Balkans can become stable and that the United States supports the Ahtisaari plan which calls for a form of supervised independence. Forget about it! This will be a very vital front on the still developing world war! The European Union decided Saturday to launch a mission of about 2,000 police and judicial officers to replace the United Nations mission that has been controlling the province since the end of the war with Serbia in 1999. To hell you say! we will end up here permanently too and we'll be fighting Serbia and Russia!

Kosovo has been under U.N. supervision and patrolled by a NATO-led peacekeeping force since the end of the three-month war, in which NATO warplanes pounded Serbia to roll back a campaign of "ethnic cleansing" of the province's Albanian population under former then-President Slobodan Milosevic. The disputed province is dear to the Serbs, Orthodox Christians who regard it as Serbian territory. But it is equally coveted by Kosovo's ethnic Albanians, Muslims who have a 90 percent majority, and two years of talks on its final status ended in failure last December. "Its status must be resolved in order for the Balkans to be stable," President Bush told reporters during a news conference in Tanzania Sunday. It will never be stabilized like everything else Bush has done around the world and we will be fighting there to forever unless we go home and fight from there.

Bush said the Ahtisaari plan -- named after former Finnish President Marti Ahtisaari -- is the best option. The proposal would give Kosovo limited statehood under international supervision. President Bush added that "it's in Serbia's interest to be aligned with Europe and the Serbian people can know that they have a friend in America." "We are heartened by the fact that the Kosovo government has clearly proclaimed its willingness and its desire to support Serbian rights in Kosovo," Bush said. He is a friggen idiot!

Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic has promised his country will refrain from using force against Kosovo after independence, though he has warned that Serbia will take punitive diplomatic, political, and economic measures against the province. Russia, Serbia's historic ally has remained opposed to Kosovo's independence. Russia, which has fought two wars against separatist rebels in its southwestern republic of Chechnya, has said that U.S. and European support for Kosovo's independence could lead to an "uncontrollable crisis" in the Balkans. You can be guaranteed of that! Kosovo declares Independence
Russia tries one last plea! Russia on Sunday urged the United Nations to annul Kosovo's declaration of independence and said it could cause an escalation in ethnic violence in the region.

"We expect the U.N. mission and NATO-led forces in Kosovo to take immediate action to carry out their mandate ... including the annulling of the decisions of Pristina's self-governing organs and the taking of tough administrative measures against them," the foreign ministry said in a statement. "The decisions by the Kosovo leadership create the risk of an escalation of tension and inter-ethnic violence in the province and of new conflict in the Balkans," it said.
A spokeswoman for the Russian U.N. mission said Moscow had called for Security Council consultations on the Kosovo independence declaration made earlier in the day. Other diplomats said consultations would take place at 1800 GMT. Belgrade branded Kosovo a "false state". The United States and most members of the European Union are expected to grant recognition soon. Russia has backed its ally Serbia in opposing independence for Kosovo. Before Sunday, it warned recognizing Kosovo independence would create a dangerous legal precedent, opening a "Pandora's Box" of separatist tension across Europe. You can count on it and Bush is banking on it in his drive to control us and follow his new (dis)order Forever War!

"Those who are considering supporting separatism should understand what dangerous consequences their actions threaten to have for world order, international stability and the authority of the U.N. Security Council's decisions that took decades to build," said the foreign ministry statement. "Russia fully supports the reaction of the Serbian leadership to the events in Kosovo and its justified demands to restore the territorial integrity of the country. Russia urges annullment

I have to laugh! Bush understands it he is instigating it! There is more than a little truth to Russia's concerns over the MDS and our sanctioning of Serbian and other former USSR Nation's and them thinking they are the real target of interest. I was just looking at the map and not only is Iran and Pakistan surrounded but with AFRICOM, the EU, our bases in the Stan's, Russia is surrounded too. Bush just won't friggen quit until he gets this nightmare scenario going full swing. As I keep saying, I really hope the chief idiot knows something we do not and HAARP is a lot more than theory!