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In what year did Kosovo declare independence following Ahtisaari's negotiations?

  • 2006

  • 2005

  • 2008

  • 2010

Answer

Kosovo proclaimed its independence on February 17, 2008, following the conclusion of United Nations-led negotiations facilitated by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari. This declaration marked a significant milestone in the history of the region, as Kosovo became the first country to declare independence in the 21st century and the fifth country to emerge from the former Yugoslavia.
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