Putin criticises US, West over South Ossetia

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Source: Reuters

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday said the West had mistaken the real aggressors for the victims in a conflict with Georgia over the separatist region of South Ossetia.

Putin, shown speaking on state television, singled out the United States, saying Washington was helping to bring Georgian troops home from Iraq.

Putin, a former president, also said Russia would take its peacekeeping mission in South Ossetia to a logical conclusion.

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[Delphinus]

1. I wonder if this is what

the "animated" conversation that Kevin Rudd witnessed was all about.

[maddezmom]

2. Putin assails US for airlifting Georgian troops from Iraq amid conflict

MOSCOW - Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is criticizing the United States for airlifting Georgian troops from Iraq.

Putin said Monday that the U.S. move will hamper efforts to solve Russia's conflict with Georgia over the breakaway province of South Ossetia. The U.S. military has begun flying 2,000 Georgian troops home from Iraq after Georgia recalled them.

The Russian-Georgian conflict blew up after a Georgian offensive to regain control of the breakaway province of South Ossetia.

Georgian troops fled South Ossetia on Sunday, yielding to superior Russian firepower, and Georgian leaders pleaded for a ceasefire.

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[Igel]

7. Let's hope some care packages are with their troops.

Like some really good anti-tank and anti-aircraft weaponry.

[robcon]

3. "Peace-keeping mission in Georgia"???

Putin is a world-class liar.

[atreides1]

6. Most Leaders are, including the Georgian President

What's your point?

[TheLastMohican]

4. Nice cartoons are already circulating in the net

[frankieT]

5. funny cartoon ! it sums up the situation quite well