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“Venezuela shows clear independence from Washington”

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Published 10 September, 2009, 16:35

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Venezuela’s recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia shows distance from Washington and may encourage others to follow, says Kirill Koktysh, political analyst from Moscow State University of International Relations.

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