Zbigniew Brzezinski: Kosovo won't set precedent for Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Karabakh
Caucasus is a shaky region where local conflicts can easily burst out. That is why the international community should be more cautious about Caucasus' security problems and address settlement of territorial and ethnic conflicts, said Zbigniew Brzezinski, National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carrter, CSIS Counselor and Trustee.
Commenting on Kosovo as a precedent, Mr Brzezinski said, "Kosovo's aspiration for independence was supported by the European Union, which is responsible for further decisions. Independence was a democratic expression of will of Kosovars. I do not think that Kosovo can set a precedent for Abkhazia, South Ossetia or Karabakh."
Asked about U.S.' reaction to possible recognition of Abkhazia by Russia, Mr Brzezinski said, "America will not recognize pseudo-independence," Georgia Online reports.
Commenting on Kosovo as a precedent, Mr Brzezinski said, "Kosovo's aspiration for independence was supported by the European Union, which is responsible for further decisions. Independence was a democratic expression of will of Kosovars. I do not think that Kosovo can set a precedent for Abkhazia, South Ossetia or Karabakh."
Asked about U.S.' reaction to possible recognition of Abkhazia by Russia, Mr Brzezinski said, "America will not recognize pseudo-independence," Georgia Online reports.
