Deal to cancel Resolution 1244, but Russia won't let it?

According to him, the agreement should lead to a new UN Security Council resolution that would replace or abolish Resolution 1244, which would allow Kosovo to become a member of the UN. However, British reporter and analyst Tim Judah believes that the text of the agreement does not have to be in conflict with Resolution 1244.

Bieber pointed out to the Beta agency that in any form agreement would have to deal with the international recognition of Kosovo. "It is important for Kosovo to ensure that it becomes a member of the UN and that there are no more countries that would be against the recognition of Kosovo within the EU, and that this step should be ensured by the agreement. It is crucial for both Kosovo and Serbia to agree to such an agreement," he said.

Bieber also estimated that it is understandable that Russia insists on the agreement not going beyond the scope of Resolution 1244.

"It is understandable that Russia would not want such an agreement - it would reduce the influence of Russia on Serbia. For the next ten years, Russia could claim that the UN Security Council defends Serbia and its stance on the non-recognition of Kosovo. If Serbia accepted reality - the independent Kosovo - that would diminish the possibility of Russia affecting the events in the Western Balkans," he said.

Bieber added that the weakening of Russia's influence would be significant progress for the EU, which Russia has obstructed for years. "A technical, Serbia-Kosovo agreement should lead to a new UN Security Council resolution that would replace or abolish Resolution 1244, allowing Kosovo to become a member of the UN," Bieber concluded.

Tim Judah, a British reporter and analyst, assessed that the text of an agreement on the...