Russia interested in int’l recognition of Abkhazia, South Ossetia
SOCHI. August 3. KAZINFORM Russia is interested in the international recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, but does not set such a goal, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday; Kazinform refers to Itar-Tass.
"We are interested in them to be recognized. But it is not the goal in itself. We did not set and do not set such a task," the Russian president told reporters.
Speaking on Belarusian position on this issue Medvedev noted that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko had earlier been speaking about the country's intentions to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia. According to the Russian leader, his Belarusian counterpart gave this pledge in the presence of the top officials of several CIS countries. "He said, "I promise solemnly that I will do all for the shortest period of time," the Russian president said; Kazinform cites Itar-Tass.