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08STATE16275
2008-02-17 19:20:00
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Secretary of State
Cable title:
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
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SUBJECT: MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
NO. 01
KOSOVO DECLARES INDEPENDENCE, REQUESTS RECOGNITION
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TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
SUBJECT: MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
NO. 01
KOSOVO DECLARES INDEPENDENCE, REQUESTS RECOGNITION
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1. (SBU) In televised proceedings, PM Thaci underscored
his commitment to building a multi-ethnic, European state
and underlined Kosovo is not a precedent for other
conflicts. U.S. Office Pristina reports President Sejdiu
officially requested the United States recognize Kosovo
and establish full diplomatic relations. Post notes the
texts of the declaration of independence and Sejdiu's
letter were exactly as expected. (Kosovo Monitoring
Group/U.S. Office Pristina telcon, Pristina 76)
SECURITY SITUATION CALM
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2. (SBU) According to U.S. Office Pristina's contacts at
KFOR and UNMIK/P, the security situation throughout Kosovo
is calm and orderly. Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian
police turned away 15-20 protestors attempting to cross
into Kosovo. (Kosovo Monitoring Group/U.S. Office
Pristina telcon, Kosovo Monitoring Group/Embassy Belgrade
telcon)
RUSSIA CALLS FOR UNSC EMERGENCY SESSIONS
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3. (SBU) USUN reports initial closed consultations are
scheduled for 1300 EST. According to Embassy Belgrade,
Serbian PM Kostunica's office said it "has not yet been
decided" whether President Tadic or Kostunica would attend
open sessions February 18. (Ops/USUN telcon, Kosovo
Monitoring Group/Embassy Belgrade telcon)
SERBIAN REACTION MUTED, POST PERSONNEL SAFE
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4. (SBU) PM Kostunica called the declaration null and
void, but urged Serbs to "leave violence to the
violators," according to Embassy Belgrade. Public
reaction in Belgrade has been muted; 50 to 100
demonstrators briefly protested in front of Embassy
Belgrade. (Kosovo Monitoring Group/Embassy Belgrade e-
mail)
REGIONAL REACTION
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5. (SBU) Bosnia: Embassy Sarajevo reports the Serb member
of the Bosnian Presidency announced BiH would never
recognize Kosovo. The situation in Bosnia is calm, with a
small protest in central Banja Luka, but no significant
reactions elsewhere in the country. (Kosovo Monitoring
Group/Embassy Sarajevo e-mail)
6. (SBU) Albania: Embassy Tirana reports large but orderly
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celebrations in Tirana and throughout Albania. (Kosovo
Monitoring Group/Embassy Tirana e-mail)
7. (SBU) Slovenia: Embassy Ljubljana reports a group of 50
to 100 protestors may be heading towards post.
(Ops/Embassy Ljubljana telcon)
8. (U) Minimize Considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
SUBJECT: MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
NO. 01
KOSOVO DECLARES INDEPENDENCE, REQUESTS RECOGNITION
-------------- --------------
1. (SBU) In televised proceedings, PM Thaci underscored
his commitment to building a multi-ethnic, European state
and underlined Kosovo is not a precedent for other
conflicts. U.S. Office Pristina reports President Sejdiu
officially requested the United States recognize Kosovo
and establish full diplomatic relations. Post notes the
texts of the declaration of independence and Sejdiu's
letter were exactly as expected. (Kosovo Monitoring
Group/U.S. Office Pristina telcon, Pristina 76)
SECURITY SITUATION CALM
--------------
2. (SBU) According to U.S. Office Pristina's contacts at
KFOR and UNMIK/P, the security situation throughout Kosovo
is calm and orderly. Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian
police turned away 15-20 protestors attempting to cross
into Kosovo. (Kosovo Monitoring Group/U.S. Office
Pristina telcon, Kosovo Monitoring Group/Embassy Belgrade
telcon)
RUSSIA CALLS FOR UNSC EMERGENCY SESSIONS
--------------
3. (SBU) USUN reports initial closed consultations are
scheduled for 1300 EST. According to Embassy Belgrade,
Serbian PM Kostunica's office said it "has not yet been
decided" whether President Tadic or Kostunica would attend
open sessions February 18. (Ops/USUN telcon, Kosovo
Monitoring Group/Embassy Belgrade telcon)
SERBIAN REACTION MUTED, POST PERSONNEL SAFE
--------------
4. (SBU) PM Kostunica called the declaration null and
void, but urged Serbs to "leave violence to the
violators," according to Embassy Belgrade. Public
reaction in Belgrade has been muted; 50 to 100
demonstrators briefly protested in front of Embassy
Belgrade. (Kosovo Monitoring Group/Embassy Belgrade e-
mail)
REGIONAL REACTION
--------------
5. (SBU) Bosnia: Embassy Sarajevo reports the Serb member
of the Bosnian Presidency announced BiH would never
recognize Kosovo. The situation in Bosnia is calm, with a
small protest in central Banja Luka, but no significant
reactions elsewhere in the country. (Kosovo Monitoring
Group/Embassy Sarajevo e-mail)
6. (SBU) Albania: Embassy Tirana reports large but orderly
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celebrations in Tirana and throughout Albania. (Kosovo
Monitoring Group/Embassy Tirana e-mail)
7. (SBU) Slovenia: Embassy Ljubljana reports a group of 50
to 100 protestors may be heading towards post.
(Ops/Embassy Ljubljana telcon)
8. (U) Minimize Considered.
RICE