Kosovo, Russia and the West

Russian-made MiG-29 aircraft
April 21, 2008 1836 GMT
Georgia said April 21 it has video evidence that a Russian fighter plane shot down a Georgian reconnaissance aircraft April 20 in Georgian airspace. (With Stratfor map) [more]
A U.S. Ohio National Guardsman with two Serbian soldiers during joint training exercises
The White House has found Kosovo eligible for U.S. military assistance. [more]
Russian peacekeepers in Georgia
The day after U.S. President George W. Bush voiced support for Georgia's membership in NATO, Russia has made plans to send more peacekeepers to Georgia's breakaway regions and possibly recognize their independence. (With Stratfor map) [more]
KFOR soldiers guarding courthouse in Mitrovica, Kosovo
The United Nations has accused Serbia of triggering, if not masterminding, recent violence in northern Kosovo. (With Stratfor map) [more]
Serbia - Kostunica
March 12, 2008 1413 GMT
Political alliances are still shifting in Serbia after interim Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica dissolved parliament. The eventual outcome will affect both Serbia and Russia. [more]