In 1991, the principle that only a politically negotiated division of Yugoslavia would be recognized was abandoned. Now, as then, a change of boundaries without the consent of all concerned parties would not only violate international law, but could also lead to violence.
关于科索沃地位的任何决议都存在问题，但国际社会不应该重复老的错误。1991年，只有通过政治谈判划分的南斯拉夫才能得到承认的原则被摒弃。现在，正如当时一样，在相关各方没有达成共识的情况下改变边界不仅将违反国际法，还可能引发暴力冲突。