Russia to keep 8,000 troops in disputed regions

Russia will station nearly 8,000 troops in two breakaway Georgian provinces, officials said today.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2008 - 16:44

Russia will station nearly 8,000 troops in two breakaway Georgian provinces, officials said today.

The announcement comes less than a day after agreeing to pull forces back from areas surrounding the provinces.

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