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Viewing cable 08HELSINKI74, FINNISH RESPONSE - U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08HELSINKI74 2008-02-21 13:02 2011-04-24 00:00 CONFIDENTIAL Embassy Helsinki 
VZCZCXYZ0000
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHHE #0074 0521302
ZNY CCCCC ZZH
R 211302Z FEB 08
FM AMEMBASSY HELSINKI
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 4075
 
C O N F I D E N T I A L HELSINKI 000074 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/21/2018 
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNMIK FI
SUBJECT: FINNISH RESPONSE - U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE 
KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE 
 
REF: A. SECSTATE 16319 
 
     B. SECSTATE 13716 
     C. SECSTATE 15111 
 
Classified By: POLOFF LISA CONESA FOR REASONS 
1.4 (B) AND (D) 
 
1. (C) PolOff spoke with Juha Ottman, Director, Unit for 
Western Balkans on February 21 regarding reftels.  On 
February 18 GoF declared its intention to recognize Kosovo 
independence, with formal recognition expected on February 
29.  GoF's process requires that the cabinet approve the 
recognition then present it to the president via meetings 
held only on Fridays.  The first possible occasion for such 
approval is after the president's return on February 29. 
Ottman stated the item is on the agenda. 
HYATT