Russia recognizes Georgia rebel regions
China Daily | Updated: 2008-08-27 07:25
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Georgian refugees from surrounding villages are seen at the central square in the town of Gori, northwest of the capital Tbilisi, Georgia, yesterday. AP |
Defying the United States and Europe, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced yesterday he has signed a decree recognizing the independence of the breakaway Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
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