States and nations compared. The case of Kosovo and Ukraine versus global politics
Journal: Acta Universitatis Lodziensis Folia Geographica Socio-Oeconomica
Year: 2014

The 2008 proclamation of Kosovo’s independence, quickly recognized by many states including almost every single one of the western world, showed that a respected international legality does not exist anymore. In fact, in the eyes of the so-called “international community” Kosovo’s secession, pursued by the Albanian majority despite the resistance of the local Serbian nationality (including Belgrade’s government’s efforts against it) and the minority ethnic groups (Goranis, Roma) is a fait accomp