Posted on 27/08/08
Russia eyes annexing Georgia, president warns
MOSCOW -- Russia has formally recognized both South Ossetia and Abkhazia in a bold move some fear may be a first step toward annexing Georgia's rebel republics.Emboldened by his country's clear victory over Georgia in a seven-day war this month, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said yesterday he would initiate diplomatic ties with the two regions.
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