Lavrov Says No Alternative for Kosovo

Ljubljana, 14 November - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that statements allowing for no alternative to the independence of Kosovo were unproductive. "We must not pressure any of the sides by claiming there is no alternative," Lavrov said during his official visit to Slovenia on Wednesday. He added that a solution must be acceptable for Belgrade and Pristina.

Ljubljana Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (centre left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel (centre right). Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (centre left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel (centre right).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (centre left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel (centre right). Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (centre left) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel (centre right).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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