Kosovo–Serbia relations

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Kosovo unilaterally self-proclaimed independence from Serbia in 2008, a move which Serbia strongly rejects. Serbia has not recognized Kosovo as an independent state and continues to claim it as the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija. However, differences and disputes remain, while North Kosovo partially remains under Serbian influence. Initially, there were no relations between the two, but in the following years, there has been increased dialogue. Kosovo is not a member state of the United Nations. It is a partially recognized country, with 110 out of 193 UN member states recognizing its independence. According to the international law, and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244, which ended the Kosovo War, it is claimed by Serbia as the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija. Negotiations facilitated by the European Union resulted in the 2013 Brussels Agreement on the normalization of relations between the governments of Kosovo and Serbia. The agreement pledged both...

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