Kosovo declares Independence

Today Kosovo declared it's independence from Serbia, defying both Serbia and Russia.

Kosovo's actions caused Serbia to denounce the declaration while Russia sought out the UN Security Council for action. The independence of Kosovo comes after a separatist war fought with Serbia ten years ago, in which over 10,000 people were killed.

Russia and Serbia are not likely to sit peacefully as they watch Kosovo's independence in the Balkans. Kosovo seems to be preparing for war with their powerful neighbors but countrymen and women are rejoicing.

"This is the happiest day in my life," said Mehdi Shehu, 68 in an article written by the Associated Press. "Now we're free and we can celebrate without fear."

European powers and the United States will continue to watch for war and it should be interesting as the US is already engaged in Iraq. If war in the Balkans erupts, will the US run to fight? Or will they watch from the sidelines?