Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence, which means nothing unless recognized, has
split the international community. The United States, Australia, and some of Europe's major powers — Britain, France, Germany, and Italy — have offered their support to the country, despite warnings from other influential countries and EU members.
Russia, China, and at least five EU states oppose the unilateral assertion of independence.
Kosovo officially
declared independence from Serbia on Sunday. Kosovo, the seventh state to emerge from the former Yugoslavia,
worked with international actors, in hopes to be accepted into the international community. On Monday, President Bush gave his approval and signaled that full recognition will come soon.
