Russia’s plan in Abkhazia worries Nato
Nato member states are concerned by Russia’s decision to build a naval base in the breakaway territory of Abkhazia
By James Blitz in London, FT
Published: January 29 2009 02:01
Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers - NATO HQ, Brussels
Final communiqué
Meeting of the North Atlantic Council
at the level of Foreign Ministers
held at NATO Headquarters, Brussels
2-3 Dec. 2008 - NATO
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Дайджест: Росія не отримає користі від своєї агресії
The invasion of Georgia was entirely unjustified - and we will strengthen support for its wish to join Nato
David Miliband