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Article: Abkhazia's open arms; Breakaway state welcomes Russian troops, assistance.(WORLD)(BRIEFING: EUROPE)(Column)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- July 13, 2009
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Byline: Nicholas Clayton, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
TBILISI, Georgia -- Despite signs that Russia plans to economically and militarily dominate Georgia's breakaway republic of Abkhazia, Abkhaz officials are hopeful Russian assistance will bring much-needed development.
In August, Russia fought a brief war with Georgia for control of Abkhazia and another seceding province, South Ossetia. Russia recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent nations three weeks later.
Georgia claims that its territories are now occupied by Russian troops and pro-Russian puppet governments. Temuri Yakobashvili, minister for reintegration and chief negotiator on ...