Русская версияWestern leaders have denounced Russia's recognition of the
independence of two rebel Georgian regions.
United States Secretary
of State Condoleezza Rice said President Dimitry Medvedev's
decision to recognise Abkhazia and South Ossetia was "extremely
unfortunate." French officials say their country, which currently
holds the European Union presidency, is pushing for the EU to
condemn the move. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a
"united" European response and said the Kremlin's decision was
unacceptable. Georgia has called the move an "unconcealed
annexation". In South Ossetia and Abkhazia there was widespread
celebration at the news that Russia recognised their independence.
(Deutsche Welle)
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