Article: 3nd LD Writethru: Russia recognizes independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia

3nd LD Writethru: Russia recognizes independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia

MOSCOW, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday signed decrees recognizing the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, the two breakaway regions of neighboring Georgia.

The move is in keeping with fundamental international laws and shows Russian support to the expression of "free will" by the Ossetian and Abkhazian peoples, Medvedev said in a televised address, according to Itar-Tass news agency.

"I have signed decrees on the recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia by the Russian Federation...That was not an easy choice to make, but it is the sole chance of ...

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