(BELGRADE) - Kosovo's decision to declare independence from Serbia has to date been formally recognised by 45 governments worldwide, including those of the United States and 20 of the 27 member-states of the European Union.

In addition to Serbia, seven countries formally oppose the decision, including China and Russia, which are both veto-holding permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

Among the many countries which have so far taken no position on Kosovo's independence, five European states, including four EU members, have expressed reservations about the move.

- States recognising an independent Kosovo:

EUROPE

Albania

Austria (EU)

Belgium (EU)

Britain (EU)

Bulgaria (EU)

Croatia

The Czech Republic (EU)

Denmark (EU)

Estonia (EU)

France (EU)

Finland (EU)

Germany (EU)

Hungary (EU)

Iceland

Ireland (EU)

Italy (EU)

Latvia (EU)

Liechtenstein

Lithuania (EU)

Luxembourg (EU)

Monaco

The Netherlands (EU)

Norway

Poland (EU)

San Marino

Slovenia (EU)

Sweden (EU)

Switzerland

Turkey

AFRICA

Burkina Faso

Liberia

Senegal

Sierra Leone

THE AMERICAS

Belize

Canada

Colombia

Costa Rica

Peru

The United States

ASIA

Afghanistan

Australia

Japan

South Korea

Marshall Islands

Nauru

- Countries formally against an independent Kosovo:

China

Cyprus (EU)

Georgia

Moldova

Romania (EU)

Russia

Serbia

Spain (EU)

- Countries that have expressed reservations:

Greece (EU)

Malta (EU)

Montenegro

Portugal (EU)

Slovakia (EU)

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