RA’s Daily Russia News Blast - Aug 27, 2008
TODAY: Medvedev recognizes independence of Georgian breakaway states, says Russia does not fear a new Cold War - full text of statement. Western world responds with outrage; Russia thought to be seeking Asian support; EU urges Russia to join WTO; tensions over Russia’s Nato agreements for Afghanistan. In a widely condemned move, President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree recognizing the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Georgia’s two breakaway republics. “Now Russia appears to be wi
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