CNN: NATO, Russia in war of words over Georgia
BRUSSELS, Belgium (CNN) — NATO and Russia remained at loggerheads Wednesday as senior figures within the military alliance accused Moscow of not fully honoring the cease-fire deal, brokered by the European Union to end the fighting in Georgia.
A convoy of Russian armored vehicles pictured outside Gori Tuesday.
1 of 4 more photos » NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said Tuesday that Russian forces were still inside Georgia, despite the agreement to withdraw — and despite Moscow saying it had begun pulling out Monday.
“We do not see signals of this happening,” Scheffer said. “There can be no business as usual with Russia under the present circumstances.”
BRUSSELS, Belgium (CNN) — NATO and Russia remained at loggerheads Wednesday as senior figures within the military alliance accused Moscow of not fully honoring the cease-fire deal, brokered by the European Union to end the fighting in Georgia.
A convoy of Russian armored vehicles pictured outside Gori Tuesday.
1 of 4 more photos » NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said Tuesday that Russian forces were still inside Georgia, despite the agreement to withdraw — and despite Moscow saying it had begun pulling out Monday.
“We do not see signals of this happening,” Scheffer said. “There can be no business as usual with Russia under the present circumstances.”
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