Russian embassy in Georgia halts operations

A top Russian diplomat in Georgia says Russia has shut its embassy and suspended operations of its consulate in the former Soviet republic.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2008 - 10:50

A top Russian diplomat in Georgia says Russia has shut its embassy and suspended operations of its consulate in the former Soviet republic.

Russian Consul Valery Vasilyev says the moves came after Georgia yesterday officially informed Russia it is severing diplomatic ties in the wake of last month’s war.

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