Russia 'destroying' towns before withdrawal

Explosions rocked the Russian-controlled Georgian town of Gori on Wednesday, posing a fresh threat to a fragile truce between the enemy neighbours.

Georgia and the United States accused Russian forces of destroying installations in several towns as they withdrew.

Under the ceasefire, Russian and Georgian forces were to return to positions held before Georgia launched its offensive against South Ossetia.

One clause, however, allowed Russian forces to "implement additional security measures" pending agreement on an international peace mechanism.

A senior Russian military official, General Vyacheslav Borissov, said it would take two days for all Russian troops to leave Gori...

[the French brokered cease-fire, and subsequent 'negotions', have handed Russia the EU legitimization to control the area for years to come]

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