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Russian Veto Forces UN Out of Abkhazia

Mission in breakaway Georgian republic ends after vote deadlocks

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(Newser) – Russia today vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to keep troops and observers in Abkhazia, one of the two breakaway Georgian regions in last year's war. Western nations say that Abkhazia remains part of Georgia, but Russia has recognized its independence. The veto means that the UN will have to end its mission in Abkhazia, which began in 1993 and expired today.

Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin at the United Nations Security Council, Friday, June 12, 2009.
Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin at the United Nations Security Council, Friday, June 12, 2009.   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
The United Nations Security Council voted 10-1 to adopt a resolution extending the organization's mission in Abkhazia, but Russia vetoed the decision.
The United Nations Security Council voted 10-1 to adopt a resolution extending the organization's mission in Abkhazia, but Russia vetoed the decision.   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivers a speech during the first World Policy Conference in Evian, French Alps, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivers a speech during the first World Policy Conference in Evian, French Alps, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008.   (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
A Portuguese soldier during an international peacekeeping mission in Bosnia.
A Portuguese soldier during an international peacekeeping mission in Bosnia.   (AP Photo/Radivoje Pavicic)
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jwilsonte
Jun 16, 09 3:55 PM CDT
and who CARES ? we need to mind our own business ........., before we bite off more than we can chew .Bush and his side kicks have caused enough trouble . dont go looking for a fight BUT never back down !!!! Reply
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Chudluv
Jun 16, 09 6:24 PM CDT
Because like Bush, Russia would like to bring back the days where the Bear fought the Eagle; that is why. Reply
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