On Feb. 18, 2008 the U.S. recognized this new Balkan state
[DOC] [TLE] 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence - Wikipedia [PAR] The 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence was adopted on 17 February 
2008 by .... By early July 2007 a draft resolution, backed by the United States and 
the European Union ... On 18 February 2008 the National Assembly of the 
Republic of Serbia declared ...