Russian recognition ensures safety of breakaway Georgian regions, UN hears

27 September 2008 – The security of the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia could only be guaranteed by recognizing their independence, Russia told the General Assembly today, voicing its disapproval of the “unipolar world ideology” that it said had contributed to the August conflict. Last month’s recognition move taken by Russia “was the only possible measure to ensure their security and... [read full story]