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Recognition by the UN
Kosovo is not recognized by Russia and China, which are among the 5 memebrs holding veto power in the UN Security Council:

Recognition by Serbia
Finally, Serbia considers Kosovo as its own territory, and therefore have the ability to block its de facto independence, even if such independence was possible de jure. The current autonomous status of Kosovo is governed by Brussels Agreemen (2013) between Serbia and Kosovo.

Recognition by the UN
Kosovo is not recognized by Russia and China, which are among the 5 members holding veto power in the UN Security Council:

Recognition by Serbia
Finally, Serbia considers Kosovo as its own territory, and therefore have the ability to block its de facto independence, even if such independence was possible de jure. The current autonomous status of Kosovo is governed by Brussels Agreement (2013) between Serbia and Kosovo.

The relevant Wikipedia articles are:
Kosovo
International recognition of Kosovo Political status of Kosovo

The relevant Wikipedia articles are:
Kosovo
International recognition of Kosovo 
Political status of Kosovo

There are there major points here:
Recognition by the other states
Although 97 states have recognized Kosovo independence, only 11 of them are G20 states. Some major states oppose recognition out of concern that Kosovo example may encourage separatist movements within their borders. E.g.,

There are three major points here:
Recognition by the other states
Although 97 states have recognized Kosovo independence, only 11 of them are G20 states. Some major states oppose recognition out of concern that Kosovo example may encourage separatist movements within their borders. E.g.,