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  2. Russian-occupied territories in Georgia - Wikipedia

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    He said that "... at that time, the Western world forgot and forgave Russia for what it did in Georgiaoccupied a large part of its territory, and is still keeping it." [116] In July 2014, Žygimantas Pavilionis said that when Russia occupied the Georgian territories, "... Lithuanian diplomats were the only ones in Europe and, I dare say ...

  3. International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

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    Most countries recognise them as part of Georgia, while Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru, and Syria regard them as independent. Russia's initial recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia occurred in the aftermath of the Russo-Georgian War in 2008. The government of Georgia considers the republics to be Russian-occupied ...

  4. Administrative divisions of Georgia (country) - Wikipedia

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    Considered occupied by Russia by Georgia. Samtskhe-Javakheti: 147,400 25 6,413 East Guria: 104,300 56 2,033 West Mtskheta-Mtianeti: 93,300 14 6,786 East Small part de facto part of South Ossetia, considered occupied by Russia by Georgia. Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti: 27,100 6.4 4,990 West

  5. Russian-occupied territories - Wikipedia

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    Map showing Russia in dark red with Russian-occupied territories in Europe in light red, as follows: In Moldova: Transnistria (1), since 1992 In Georgia: Abkhazia (2) and South Ossetia (3), since 2008

  6. Abkhazia conflict - Wikipedia

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    The conflict involves Georgia, the Russian Federation and the Russian-backed self-proclaimed Republic of Abkhazia, which is internationally recognised only by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru, and Syria; Georgia and all other United Nations members consider Abkhazia a sovereign territory of Georgia.

  7. Georgian–Ossetian conflict - Wikipedia

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    Russia also launched airstrikes against military infrastructure in Georgia. [70] Abkhaz forces opened a second front by attacking the Kodori Gorge, held by Georgia. [71] Russian forces occupied the Georgian cities of Zugdidi, [72] Senaki, [73] Poti [74] and Gori (the last one after the ceasefire was negotiated). [75]

  8. In Georgia, some voters balanced EU hopes with the fear of ...

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    Russia, which ruled Georgia for about 200 years, won a brief war against the country in 2008, and memories of Russian tanks rolling towards Tbilisi are still fresh for many.

  9. Georgia (country) - Wikipedia

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    This was used as a justification for Russian invasion of Georgia during the 2008 South Ossetia war after which Russia recognized the region's independence. [271] Georgia considers the regions as occupied by Russia. [142] [272] The two self-declared republics gained limited international recognition after the 2008 Russo-Georgian War.