The International Court of Justice is due to rule on the legality of Kosovo's unilateral secession from Serbia.
Judges will issue a non-binding ruling on Serbia's claim that Kosovo's declaration of independence was a violation of its territorial integrity.
If the ICJ sides with Serbia, Kosovo could be pushed into negotiating a settlement. The opposite could see more countries recognising its independence.
Earlier, the US reaffirmed its "full support" for an independent Kosovo.
The commander of the Nato-led peacekeeping force meanwhile said its 10,000 troops were ready for any violence sparked by the ruling.
69 of the UN's 192 countries have recognised Kosovo's independence. Key players:
For- US, Japan, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Turkey, Albania, Croatia, Montenegro, Macedonia
Against- Serbia, Russia, China, India, Spain, Greece, Romania, Slovakia, Cyprus, Bosnia
By: Brant
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