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July 16, 2006

Russia Accuses Georgians Of Provocations

A Russian peacekeeper in South Ossetia (file photo) (AFP)

July 16, 2006 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today accused pro-war elements in Georgia of provocations in connection with the breakaway Georgian province of South Ossetia.

Lavrov said several Russians, including a top diplomat and military official, were detained near South Ossetia on July 15, held for several hours, and stripped of some personal belongings.


He also said Georgia appears engaged in "serious military preparations" near the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone.


(Reuters)


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