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Russians Say They Will Work With Georgians to 'Restore Law and Order' Before Troops Pull Out

The cease-fire between Russia and Georgia remains tenuous and confusing today, in and around several key towns inside the former Soviet Republic. This evening, Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili once again accused Russian troops of carrying out ethnic cleansing in his country, claiming that he had proof to back up his assertions. "It's so clear to me -- it's a diplomatic blackmail and military blackmail," he said, to "bring Georgia to its knees." Speaking before reporters in the... Full Story
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