German Chancellor Angela Merkel has held talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in St.
Petersburg. The meeting, aimed at promoting closer economic and Russia's President accuses NATO of provokingh Georgia conflict ...
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Medvedev meets with US and UK leaders at G8 summit ... political ties, was strained by tensions over Russia's war with Georgia. Merkel said that Georgia's territorial integrity was non-negotiable. She also criticised Russia's response to the crisis in August as "disproportionate", but added that Europe and Moscow should now focus on building trust. Medvedev defended his country's actions and blamed Georgia for starting the war.
(Deutsche Welle)
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