Western leaders have denounced Russia's recognition of the independence of two rebel Georgian regions.
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US secretary of state visits quake-hit areas in China ... Medvedev's decision to recognise Abkhazia and South Ossetia was "extremely unfortunate." French officials say their country, which currently holds the European Union presidency, is pushing for the EU to condemn the move. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a "united" European response and said the Kremlin's decision was unacceptable. Georgia has called the move an "unconcealed annexation". In South Ossetia and Abkhazia there was widespread celebration at the news that Russia recognised their independence.
(Deutsche Welle)
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