Kosovo´s Independence - Journal (english) 15.02.2008 18:00 UTC

Kosovo's prime minister Hashim Thaci says he'll create a special government office for the protection of Serbs and other minorities in a future Kosovo state. But he DID NOT set a a date for declaring independence from Serbia. Many observers expect the government in Pristina to formally break away this coming weekend - despite strong opposition from Belgrade and its main international ally - Russia..