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Russia recognises South Ossetia and Abkhazia
(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-08-27 12:14
Local residents celebrate Russia's recognition of South Ossetia as an independent state wave Russian and South Ossetian flags in Tskhinvali August 26, 2008. Russia Tuesday formally recognized the South Ossetia and Abkhazia as two independent states, which is set to challenge the United States and its NATO allies who have been the staunch supporter of Georgia. [Agencies] |
