Nicaragua recognizes independence of So.Ossetia and Abkhazia

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	Nicaragua recognizes independence of So.Ossetia and Abkhazia

tommy2balmy

9-6-2008 6:08 AM

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Western nations have strongly criticized Russia for its "disproportionate" response to Georgia's attack and the recognition of Georgia's breakaway provinces. NATO-Russia cooperation has also been frozen.

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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced on Tuesday during ceremonies for the 29th anniversary of the founding of the Latin American state's army that "Nicaragua recognizes the independence of S. Ossetia and Abkhazia and fully supports the Russian government's position." 
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