November 16, 2011

Russian Envoy: Kosovo Serbs Should Be Granted Russian Citizenship

http://www.rbcnews.com/free/20111116170147.shtml

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November 16, 2011

Russian envoy pledges support for Kosovo Serbs

Moscow: Russia's ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin called upon authorities to grant Russian citizenship to 20,000 Kosovo Serbs after this group filed a relevant petition, claiming that its security was in jeopardy in a region dominated by ethnic Albanians.

"This opportunity should be discussed, including with the Russian president, and we should assist them in relocating to Russia," Rogozin said, adding that Kosovo Serbs should be included in Russia's repatriation program.