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Russia calls a halt

August 12, 2008 - 4:11 am - by Richard Fernandez
jwillie
2008-08-12 10:16:52

Russian diplomat to Belarus seem to be quite intoxicated by their Georgian adventure.

From Stratfor:
Moscow is “perplexed” by Belarus’ silence on the conflict between Russia and Georgia, Reuters reported Aug. 12, citing Russian Ambassador to Belarus Alexander Surikov. Belarus needs to express itself clearly on such issues, Surikov said, adding that Minsk has not even offered aid for people injured or displaced in South Ossetia. Russia has always supported and defended Belarus, he added. Belarus’ Foreign Ministry has called on both Russia and Georgia to halt fighting and begin peace talks.