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Russia recognises Georgian rebels
August 26, 2008 - 08:49 AM
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President Dmitry Medvedev has declared that Russia formally recognises the independence of the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
The move follows a vote in both houses of parliament on Monday, which called on Moscow to recognise the regions.
Mr Medvedev defied a specific plea from US President George W Bush not to go ahead with the move.
Russia and Georgia fought a brief war this month over the provinces, which already had de facto independence.
Analysts say the move is likely to further escalate tensions between Russia and the West.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7582181.stm
What is your take on Russian stance?
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Re: Russia recognises Georgian rebels
August 27, 2008 - 07:42 AM
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I fail to see how russia a contry with so much power can put its self into such low postions that can make nothing out good...its un called for and justice should be done for all the less and powerfull..
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