Kosovo independence 'a reality'

Kosovo’s independence was a reality, Montenegro’s foreign minister said today, suggesting his government would recognise the new state even though that would anger traditional ally Serbia.

Kosovo’s independence is a reality, Montenegro’s foreign minister said today, suggesting his government would recognise the new state even though that would anger traditional ally Serbia.

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in February. It has won recognition from the US and most nations in the European Union. But Serbia – backed by Russia – has refused to acknowledge the split.