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| *{{flag|UN}}: It is expected that Russia's refusal to recognize Kosovo will prevent Kosovo from attaining a seat at the UN due to the fact Kosovo must get approval from all five permanent members of the ], Russia being one of the permanent members.<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/europeCrisis/idUSL17718644</ref> | *{{flag|UN}}: It is expected that Russia's refusal to recognize Kosovo will prevent Kosovo from attaining a seat at the UN due to the fact Kosovo must get approval from all five permanent members of the ], Russia being one of the permanent members.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tzortzi|first=Ellie|title=Serbia pledges long-haul fight over Kosovo |publisher=Reuters |date=2008-02-17|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/europeCrisis/idUSL17718644|accessdate =2008-02-17}}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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The following is a list of sovereign countries that have recognized, or taken a position on the recognition of, the Republic of Kosovo after it declared its independence in 2008.
Countries that will recognize Kosovo
Countries that have refused to recognize Kosovo
Countries expected to recognize Kosovo
Other countries
Slovenia, the current holder of the rotating Presidency of the European Union, urged other nations to act diplomatically and without violence.
Malta and 
Portugal are waiting until after the United Nations Security Council's decision.
International Organizations
UN: It is expected that Russia's refusal to recognize Kosovo will prevent Kosovo from attaining a seat at the UN due to the fact Kosovo must get approval from all five permanent members of the Security Council, Russia being one of the permanent members.
References
- "Albania: US, EU states first to recognize Kosovo". Balkan Insight. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Estonia ready to recognize Kosovo independence". Interfax. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Ireland will recognize Kosovo". The Press Association. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Turkey to recognize Kosovo after 48 hours, reports". Hurriyet.
- ^ "Kosovo MPs proclaim independence". BBC. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Kosovo's proclaimed independence provokes mixed responses from international community". Xinhua. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Europe split over championing Kosovo Kosovo". Forbes. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Tzortzi, Ellie (2008-02-17). "Serbia pledges long-haul fight over Kosovo". Reuters. Retrieved 2008-02-17.