Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

If we recognise the right of the Kosovan people to self-determination—this is the answer to the noble Lords, Lord Bridges and Lord Kennet—states would have not only a right but a duty to intervene in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 2625, which made the preservation of territorial integrity conditional upon a state being, "possessed of a government representing the whole people belonging to the territory, without distinction as to race, creed or colour". (UK Parliament)