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August 13, 2008 - 1:49 pm - by Richard Fernandez
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2008-08-13 14:19:00

It’s forces are thrusting deep into Georgian territory and are now menacing the Georgian capital. Clearly, Russia’s ceasefire has turned out to be ‘just another scrap of paper’ and heavily discounts any future or past assurances.

Georgia says Russia appears to be leaving 2 towns

4 hours ago

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s deputy defense minister says Russian troops are apparently pulling out of two towns.

Bato Kuteliya said Wednesday the troops had left the western town of Zugdidi — near the breakaway province of Abkhazia — and are expected to leave the city of Gori shortly.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gDNLWfQWKrQc48pITBUg9KT_6oVwD92HGM284