Russia German Business Leaders Oppose Sanctions Against Russia ...
Russia Retains Control Over Georgian Port as Tensions Increase ...
Russia Sets Up Black Sea Blockade as Caucasus War Widens ... has signed friendship treaties with Abkhazia and South Ossetia, sealing diplomatic ties with the breakaway Georgian regions.
The accords include a pledge of military assistance from Russia.
They were signed in the Kremlin by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and the separatist leaders, in a televised ceremony on Wednesday.
Russian troops ousted Georgian forces from both regions during intense fighting which erupted on 7 August.
(BBC)
<< Back