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The article discusses the political tension between the U.S. and Russia regarding the secession of Crimea from Ukraine and the region's right to sovereignty. Topics include Crimea's March 16, 2014 referendum to secede from Ukraine and return to Russia, examples of secession in European countries, and comparisons to the secession of Kosovo from Serbia in 1999.

The article discusses the role of online social network Facebook in the republic of Kosovo's efforts to declare itself as a legitimate nation as of December 12, 2013, highlighting the website's recognition of Kosovo as a state. Topics addressed include Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia, Kosovars attitudes towards Facebook's recognition, and the economic aspects of Facebook's recognition.

The article reports on the ethnic barriers that exist in Kosovo and Serbia despite the power-sharing agreement signed by the two countries in April 2013. It mentions that under the agreement, police and courts will obey Kosovo laws and that Serbian judicial structures will be abolished. It also offers the insights of the European Union on the agreement, which considers it as a breakthrough that can overcome ethnic disputes and bring stability in the region.