The New Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his election to the office signify a light of optimism for - at least - a noteworthy shift in foreign policy that the Russian Federation has been conducting recently. Putin’s successor, who has yet to be ‘discovered’ with regards to his political approaches to global issues, may become the answer to the ever-growing tensions between the West and Russia on key political affairs that have dominated world politics recently. It is not, however, a black and white situation. Medvedev has a string attached to him, called Vladimir Putin.

The announcement of the Declaration of Independence and recognition by the US, France, and the United Kingdom is a step forward. Kosova for the first time has been recognized as as an independent state from these significant states of the world. However the Declaration of independence has turned Kosova three steps back.

There have been several arguments against Kosovo independence. Most of them were initially heard in Belgrade and then spread to the capitals or the media that are against Kosovo independence.