One of its major objectives, the prevention of the explosion of the Serb-Albanian War and the preservation of the status quo in Kosova was not achieved. Yet, surprisingly enough, although, it has utterly failed to prevent the Serb-Albanian War in Kosova, the strategy of the international community has not changed substantially. The grave of Rifat Berisha is on this hilltop. Revered by ethnic Albanians as a great patriot, he died in 1949 fighting against the Yugoslav army for Kosova's independence and union with Albania. The days of colonies are over.
Independence is our goal.
We expect to have to fight Belgrade and the Serbs. That's nothing new. We'd like to have the support of the international community, but we'll fight with it or without it.