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After
two demarches of Tbilisi - the announcement for a possible exit from CIS and
requirements of conclusion of so-called Russian peacemaking forces - Moscow
responded to Tbilisi. Putin declared, «possible exit of Georgia from CIS will
not worsen Russian-Georgian relations». «For Russia, it means reduction of
burden, which they bear on themselves due to these special relations» - he said.
Putin
especially emphasized,
«CIS
is not Russian, but international organization, and Russia does not pull some
one from the ears to be there. If there is an interest in maintenance of special
character of relations and receptions of certain advantages, including of
economic character, we are ready to work further». Putin considers, that if
such interest is not present, and there is an opinion, that all complex of
problems, including in economy, probably is more effective to solve by other
forces, in other international configuration, and then anything terrible is not
present here. «For us, it is not the signal to deterioration of mutual
relations», - considered necessary to emphasize Putin.
Speaking
about so-called peace-making armies, Putin declared, that they
could
be withdrawn from territory of Georgia, if Georgian leadership will undertake
the responsibility for safety in region. The owner of Kremlin confirmed, «peacemakers
in addition to restraint of explosion of interethnic contradictions are engaged
still in protection of employees of the United Nations, who are exposed to
attacks». Speaking about attacks, Putin obviously meant the case of helicopter
of United Nations, which some days backs for unknown reason has fallen in Kodori
Gorge. However, Moscow, soon after accident, hastened to act with on duty
accusation in address of «Chechen insurgents», who, in his opinion, have shot
down the helicopter by grenade launchers. Official Tbilisi has exactly opposite
opinion, considering, that destruction of helicopter and bombardment of the
Georgian territories have the most direct relation to Russia, which thus
destabilizes situation in region intentionally.
The
Kremlin, however, denies presence of secret plans against Georgia, declaring,
that Russia is going to carry out its obligations on conclusion of armies from
base in Abkhazia, in spite of «internal political problems of Georgia connected
to Abkhazia». «Once again, I want to confirm - armies will be withdrawn», -
Putin declared in this connection. Besides he informed, that Russia «is not
going to undertake anything, except for how to strengthen Russian-Georgian
border on all its extent». And between Abkhazia and Georgia, Moscow considers
the conflict as internal problem of Georgia and is not going to interfere in it.
Rather
curious look Putin's words that «territorial integrity of Georgia should be
provided». Actually, while chopping off South
Ossetia,
Abkhazia and Adjaria
from Tbilisi, similar announcements may be made by the one, who can deeply spit
on so-called «international legal principles» and obligations.
Thus,
Moscow responded to Tbilisi. But.. Taking into account historical experience
both historically usual frankly cynical and false politics of Kremlin, simply it
is possible to confirm that Putin's words absolutely cost nothing. Moreover,
having heard similar announcements, Tbilisi should be ready to most meaningful
and artful actions, which, certainly, already are prepared by Kremlin.
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