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Russia recognises Georgia rebel regions as independent
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has recognised Georgia’s rebel regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 14:50
"I have signed decrees on the recognition by the Russian Federation of the independence of South Ossetia and the independence of Abkhazia," Medvedev said in a televised announcement.
The Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister described the announcement as “unconcealed annexation”.
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