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From the very start of the discussions about recognising Kosovan independence, we have been warning that such a step would start a spiral of events, the negative consequences of which can only be imagined with outcomes which are hard to predict.
Even on the floor of the Czech Parliament, the CPBM has expressed its disagreement with the Czech Republic’s recognition of Kosovo. Those who have been playing with fire should not now be surprised that fingers have been burnt in another part of the globe, especially when their partner was such a problematic person as President Mikhail Saakashvili.
The solution to the current situation is the observance of international law, which is especially important for such a small state as the Czech Republic with its historic experience. Evoking any kind of phobia through certain policies is in this situation simply wrong and dangerous.
The reaction of some NATO states and the change in relations with Russia needs to be contrasted, for example, with Russia’s part in the fight against international terrorism and also, for example, with the fact that 70% of the supplies needed for the expeditionary force in Afghanistan are transported across Russian Federation territory. NATO headquarters is clearly aware of this fact.
The situation will not be resolved by strong language and gestures, but by rational negotiations around the table."@en1
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