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One year ago, Russia recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia

by Sergey Lavrov

Moscow (Russia) | 27 August 2009

On 25 August 2008, following Georgia’s military aggression, Russia recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states. This decision was made in line with Moscow’s strategic needs and in response to the recognition of Kosovo’s independence by Washington and its allies. (...)

One year after the Georgian aggression

by Sergey Lavrov

Moscow (Russia) | 8 August 2009

One year ago, the Saakashvili regime - supervised and armed by the United States, the United Kingom and Israel - bombarded South Ossetia. To protect its nationals, Russia intervened, destroyed the Israeli military bases and penetrated Georgian territory. Counfounded by the efficiency of a (...)

Russia to use force if Georgian shelling continues

2 August 2009

Russian tanks rolling into South Ossetia in August 2008.
Russia says it is prepared to use force to protect its troops and civilians in South Ossetia if Georgia continues its military provocations, according to Russian officials.
Earlier on Saturday, the South Ossetian Defence Ministry (...)