Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned here on Tuesday that a unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo would violate international law and damage security in Europe.
"It would undermine the basics of security in Europe, and it would undermine the basics of the United Nations charter," Lavrov told a press conference in Geneva.
Kosovo, a breakaway Serbian province, could unilaterally declare its independence as early as Sunday, and its status is expected to be recognized by Western countries.
Lavrov warned, however, that the Kosovo move would cause serious consequences and Western countries were actually dealing with the issue in a "haphazard" way.
"Many of them, frankly, do not understand the risks and dangers and threats associated with a unilateral declaration of Kosovo independence," he said.
"They do not understand that it would inevitably result in a chain reaction in many parts of the world, including Europe and elsewhere," he added.
Source: Xinhua
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