Sputnik: Greece can recognise Kosovo if America asks

The biggest reason is the economic issue because of the enormous pressure coming from Germany and the EU, reports “b92”, Periscopi broadcasts.

Another reason, according to “Sputnik” is security because Albanians' aspirations, but also Turkish ones, relate to Greek territories. Dusan Janjaq from the Forum for Ethnic Relations NGO, which said the issue of recognising Kosovo “was found after talks about Macedonia's name. ”

Janjak said that “Usington and NATO with Donald Trump's new policies are strengthening their economic and political pressure.” He also said “one of the priorities for strengthening America in the Balkans is to push Russia back” “certainly has a NATO role on this issue as well.”

Macedonia and Greece's current <x0th authorities want to solve their problem, because Macedonians cannot be part of NATO if they have any problems with one of the members. The fact that there is strong opposition (for a deal) will not change anything, nor will the right-wing demonstrations in Greece,” said Janjic.

Asked why Greece will recognise Kosovo now, Janjic said there were several reasons: “the economic assistance it would receive from America and also “a very important security aspect”./Periscopi/