Ahtisaari expects Russian veto of Kosovo plan

Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari believes that Russia will use its veto in the United Nations on the issue of independence for Kosovo. The move would prevent the passage of an independence plan promoted by Ahtisaari in the UN.
      The former President was speaking on Tuesday in a 70th birthday interview on a current affairs television programme on the public service broadcaster YLE.
      Ahtisaari nevertheless expects Kosovo to become independent this year - possibly with the support of the United States and some EU countries.


Previously in HS International Edition:
  Ahtisaari wants Russian support for Kosovo independence (30.5.2007)
  Ahtisaari hopes UN will make decision on Kosovo soon (18.4.2007)
  UN Security Council begins debate on Ahtisaari Kosovo plan (4.4.2007)
  Ahtisaari proposes independence for Kosovo (27.3.2007)
  US opposes replacing Ahtisaari as Kosovo mediator (20.3.2007)
  Russia wants new UN mediator to replace Martti Ahtisaari (19.3.2007)
  Serb newspapers launch onslaught against Martti Ahtisaari (9.2.2007)
  Kosovo: impatience grows (25.1.2007)
  Ahtisaari focus of anger in Kosovo; full independence demanded (25.1.2007)