MOSCOW. Jan 29 (Interfax-AVN) - Russia has a contingency plan in the even the independence of Kosovo is proclaimed unilaterally, Russian envoy to the Balkan region Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said.
Asked at an extended meeting of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee whether Russia has a plan should Kosovo's independence be recognized, the diplomat said, "Yes, it has, and it includes political steps and measures, which I will not disclose now for obvious reasons."
International Affairs Committee head Konstantin Kosachyov told the press that among the main goals of the meeting was finding out whether Russia has devised any response, should Kosovo's independence be recognized unilaterally.
"We wanted to know whether Russia is prepared to respond to the possible recognition of Kosovo's independence quickly and adequately. We have learned now that Serbia has such a plan and that Russia has it, too, but it is not being discussed for obvious reasons. Although, the deputies are in the know," Kosachyov said.