Russian Ambassador to the European Union, Vladimir Chizov, is pressuring Portugal not to recognize Kosovo at the same time when different sources are reporting that this country could take such a decision very soon.

"I don't see a reason for Portugal to recognize Kosovo independence now," said Chizov in Brussels. "I think it would be a mistake, like it was a mistake with other countries that took the same step," said Chizov.

Different world media have reported that Portugal is close to recognizing Kosovo, and this decision could be revealed very soon.

Portugal is the only EU country, which does not have minority problems within its territory and has not yet recognized Kosovo independence. 

Meanwhile President of Macedonia Branko Cervenkovski told the media in Brussels that the decision for his country regarding Kosovo independence has come. In Macedonia, the government takes the decision. The parliament in Montenegro will put into discussion Kosovo today with this country as well expecting the right moment to announce their decision. Both countries have significant trade relations with Serbia and Montenegro has close cultural and population ties with Serbia. Skopje and Podgorica have been threatened with repercussions by Belgrade if the two governments go ahead with their decisions.    

From New York, Kosovo Foreign Minister Skënder Hyseni after meeting with different world leaders has confirmed again that Malaysia recognition will come soon. Hyseni said that he could also secure the promise not to support Serbia's ICJ move from Libya, a country that has supported Belgrade before.

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GOJART GASHI said:

	... Bon Dias PORTUGAL we poeple of KOSOVO thanx for your contribute in KOSOVO via KFOR recognise Kosovo and open your first emmbasy in Pristina dont listen to RUSSIA listen EUROPE make a move for freedom and liberty viva la KOSOVO PORTUGAL friendshep TALOGO
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October 06, 2008
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Nexhat Domi said:

	... Portugal is going to make the same mistake as all the other democratic nations! Namely to recognize Kosovo as an independent! Do it Portugal!
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October 03, 2008
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