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Russia recognises South Ossetia and Abkhazia
(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-08-27 12:14

People wave Abkhazian (L), Russian (R) and South Ossetian (C) flags as they celebrate Russia's recognition of Abkhazia as an independent state in Sukhumi, August 26, 2008. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced on Tuesday that Moscow had decided to recognise the South Ossetia and Abkhazia as two independent states, setting it on a collision course with the West. The sign reads 'Republic of Abkhazia - Independent.' [Agencies]