Kosovo Independence Becomes a Key Issue in Serbia's National Elections

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At the UN Security Council earlier this week and again today, Russia reiterated its readiness to veto independence for the Serbian province of Kosovo. The Serbian government has offered a high degree of autonomy to the province, but has stopped short of granting independence.   On the issue, the United States, Britain and other EU countries have spoken out in favor of Kosovo.

The future of the province has been the decisive campaign issue for the two leading parties in coming Serbian presidential elections. Serbs go to the polls on January 20 th.  Reporting from Belgrade, Amy Miller has more on the presidential campaigns.