Russian meddling not over

Moscow - Russia's parliament unanimously approved resolutions on Monday calling for the recognition of two rebel regions of Georgia as independent states, a move likely to worsen already strained relations with the West.

(Snip) Both houses of parliament, which are controlled by Kremlin loyalists, swiftly approved non-binding resolutions calling on President Dmitry Medvedev to recognise the pro-Moscow breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Abkhazia and South Ossetia are internationally recognised as part of Georgia.

[that only counts if the 'international community' is willing to do something]

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