The Serbian flag is seen while ethnic Serbs protest against Kosovo's declaration of independence near the orthodox monastery in the Serbian enclave of Gracanica, Kosovo, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008. Kosovo's leaders sent letters to 192 countries Monday seeking formal recognition of independence, and suspense gripped the capital as its citizens awaited backing from the U.S. and key European powers. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)