Russia warns Kosovo on independence

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-13-2008 13:25

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo will violate international law and damage security in Europe.

Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov addresses a news conference at United Nations  European headquarters in Geneva February 12, 2008.  (Denis Balibouse/Reuters)

Lavrov says the Kosovo move will have serious consequences and that Western countries are dealing with the issue in a "haphazard" way.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei