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Published: 29 January, 2009, 02:15

Residents of Tskhinvali celebrate the recognition of South Ossetian independence by Russian Federation on August 26, 2008 (AFP Photo / Viktor Drachev)

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It was evident from the beginning that Europe's handling of the South Ossetia situation was poorly done, says Giulietto Chiesa from the European Parliament, as Europe continues backtracking on it's stance towards Russia.

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