The West pressured the court in The Hague to recognize Kosovo's independence and they opened Pandora's box: Putin's strong words about the current crisis in Europe

The West has put pressure on the International Court of Justice in The Hague to recognize the independence of and thus opened Pandora's box by bringing in crises, such as the current one in Catalonia, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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- I do not think that the creation of mono-ethnic states is a cure against possible conflicts - Putin said in a speech at the final plenary session of the International Valdai Club, in Sochi, reports TAS S.

On the contrary, the president of Russia pointed out, the divisions and declarations of sovereignty and the establishment of mono-ethnic states can provoke conflicts in order to realize the interests of these new states, and this is most likely what will happen, Putin said. He believes that united states with great borders have more chances to run a balanced policy.

On the contrary, the president of Russia pointed out, the divisions and declarations of sovereignty and the establishment of mono-ethnic states can provoke conflicts in order to realize the interests of these new states, and this is most likely what will happen, Putin said. He believes that united states with great borders have more chances to run a balanced policy.

The President of Russia recalled when Kosovo's independence was recognized. He showed and read some of the documents, including a document from October 2008, when the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 63/3 and when the question was raised as to whether the unilateral declaration of Kosovo institutions complies with the provisions of international law.

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The International Court of Justice in The Hague then adopted, after a two-year review, advisory conclusions in which it stated that on February 7, 2008, Kosovo's declaration of independence did not violate international laws, Putin said. He emphasized that all the assessments and conclusions of the International Court of Justice in The Hague are not exclusively related to the case of Kosovo, but can be applied in all cases of stating a declaration of independence in the territory of a state.

- This expansive interpretation of legal norms opened Pandora's box - Putin said.

He also cited an example of how Western countries put pressure on the tribunal to gain recognition of the declaration and the adoption of recommendations related to the situation.

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The President of Russia also said that the member states of the European Union, by supporting the disintegration of some countries and the separation of Kosovo itself, have triggered the growth of separatist tendencies in Europe and that they are now feeling the same thing, as in the case of Catalonia.

- When it comes to the situation in Catalonia, we have seen from the European Union and a number of countries a unanimous condemnation of those who support (Catalan) independence. You know, I can not but notice something anything about it - you should have thought about this sooner" - Putin said.

He added that Europe has basically accepted a number of states with open arms, and then they unanimously supported the separation of Kosovo, "by starting the similar processes in other parts of the regions of Europe, and in the world".

(Telegraf.co.uk / Tanjug)