06-21-2008, 06:38 PM
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Mister Freedom2Love
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Re: Russia warns Georgia detaining peacekeepers may end in bloodshed
The current political climate is complicated because Russia is opposed to Georgia joining NATO.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/07/wo.../07russia.html
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In April, a Russian fighter jet shot down a Georgian reconnaissance drone over Abkhazia, according to a United Nations investigation. And last month, Russia sent paratroopers and artillery across the border to reinforce its peacekeeping force there.
On Monday, Georgian officials demanded that Russia withdraw the additional troops, as well as a Russian Army unit that Russia said was sent to repair infrastructure in the region.
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