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Georgian Lawmaker Urges Penalty for Russia

 
A top Georgian lawmaker called for the U.S. and Europe to impose a stiff penalty on Russia, as a small delegation of Georgian officials descended the Democratic Convention to meet with lawmakers. (link)

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