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A view of downtown Pristina, Kosovo's capital, which has functioned as a de facto national capital since the 2008 declaration of independence.

Why Kosovo Still Isn't a Member of the United Nations

Kosovo has been recognized by roughly 100 UN member states since declaring independence in 2008, but it has never formally applied to join the United Nations. Here's the veto math that makes an application pointless.

World  · 19 Jul 2026, 15:20  · Elena Marsh