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The Kosovo crisis represents a fundamental challenge to the values for which NATO has fought since its foundation: democracy, human ri...

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  • The Kosovo crisis represents 8220;a fundamental challenge to the values for which NATO has fought since its foundation: democracy, human rights and the rule of law8221;.
  • The crisis is the result of a 8220;deliberate policy of oppression, ethnic cleansing and violence pursued by the Belgrade regime8230;We will not allow this campaign of terror.8221;
  • 8220;There can be no compromise8221; on NATO demands made of Slobodan Milosevic for an end to air strikes in Kosovo.
  • NATO will work to ensure a 8220;peaceful, multi-ethnic and democratic Kosovo where all its people can live in security and enjoy universal human rights8221;.
  • Intensified economic sanctions and an embargo on oil will be implemented on Belgrade.
  • Defense ministers of the alliance will 8220;determine ways that NATO can contribute to halting the delivery of war material by launching maritime operations, taking into account the possible consequences on Montenegro8221;.
  • NATO support was for the 8220;democratically elected government8221; inMontenegro. 8220;Any move by Belgrade to undermine the government of President Milo Djukanovic will have grave consequences.8221;

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