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Russia Recognizes Independent Montenegro
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov went to Montenegro last weekend. This was the first visit of a top foreign official to Montenegro after the majority had voted for the republic’s independence.
Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic received Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov and assured him that Montenego’s will focus on European and Euro-Atlantic integration as well as the invigoration of ties with friendly nations, chiefly with Russia.
Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov brought the Kremlin’s congratulations to Montenegro’s leaders on the success at the referendum and said that Moscow respects the will of the people of the republic.
Moscow has been a strong proponent of Montenegro’s independence for the last two years, which contributed to the positive outcome of the referendum. Long before the vote, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared Russia’s willingness to recognize the independence of Montenegro if it is the people’s will. It is of note that Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic appointed Milan Rocen, former ambassador of Serbia and Montenegro to Russia, head of the referendum campaign. Rocen, often viewed as the key pro-Russian lobbyist in the republic, is now rumored to become the foreign minister of the independent Montenegro.
www.kommersant.com
All the Article in Russian as of May 29, 2006
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