Nicholas Burns stated in an exclusive interview for "Utrinski Vesnik" from Pristina that it would be disgraceful if Athens puts a veto on Macedonia's application for membership in the European Union and NATO.
Athens is the only obstacle Macedonia faces in joining the European Union.
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