FACTBOX - Where do countries stand on Kosovo?

(Reuters) - The United States and Europe's leading powers said on Monday they were recognising the independence of Kosovo, a day after the majority Albanian territory seceded from Serbia.

Serbia opposes the move, as does Russia. Germany said 17 of the European Union's 27 members would take a quick decision on recognition.

Here is a list of countries which have declared their intentions.

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AFGHANISTAN - Afghanistan said on Monday that it recognised and supported Kosovo as an independent country.

ALBANIA - Prime Minister Sali Berisha said Albania recognised Kosovo's independence. Albania has said it will help the new state's economy by giving access to its Adriatic ports.

BRITAIN - Foreign Minister David Miliband announced on Monday that Britain will recognise the independence of Kosovo.

FRANCE - France recognised Kosovo's independence on Monday after European Union foreign ministers adopted a joint statement on the breakaway Serbian province's future. The EU vowed in a statement to work for stability in the region while leaving each member free to decide on recognising Kosovo's independence.

GERMANY - Germany said it will recognise the independence of Kosovo.