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The declaration of independence saw Kosovo split the international community: approximately half of the UN member states recognize Kosovo as an independent nation, while the other half view it as part of Serbia. This divide has proven influential, with various separatist movements around the globe citing Kosovo as a precedent for their secessionist ambitions. Russia, too, has invoked Kosovo to rationalize its actions in Eastern Ukraine, raising questions about whether the West's endorsement of Kosovo's independence constitutes a double standard.