Russia and Georgia take “war” behind closed doors
Published: 20 May, 2009, 17:06
Tempers flared in Geneva where representatives of Russia, Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia attempt to put aside raw memories of last year’s war and strike a compromise
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In the United States our News Media told us of Russia attacking Georgia and there were many interviews with the President of Georgia asking for assistance against Russia ? - Then entities that are not friendly towards Modern Russia contradicted the story and stated it was actually Georgia that attacked Russian people ! Then strangely a news report came out that Saakashvili had hired many Lobbyists in the United States to assure he would get the support of the United States and financial help also !
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Thank you for your story. Please note that I attended the Geneva talks not as an "observer," but rather, as the head of the U.S.delegation. Also, the acrimony and disrespectful comments game from only one group, and that was, the representative of South Ossetia. The exchanges betwen the representatives of the Governments of Georgia and Russia were respecttful and constructive, even if not always in agreement. Thanks, again! Sincerely, Matthew Bryza