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U.S. urges continued tough Russia line over Georgia

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia is still failing to meet its ceasefire obligations with Georgia and Washington's European allies must not overlook this and rush to embrace Moscow, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday. (link)

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