Putin says Russia’s decision to recognize independence of Abkhazia and
South Ossetia was `difficult but correct’
16:17 26/08/2013 » IN THE WORLD
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent messages of congratulations to
President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov and President of Abkhazia
Alexander Ankvab on the fifth anniversary of Russia’s recognition of
their sovereignty, according to the official website of the Russian
President.
The President noted in his messages that the Russian Federation’s
difficult but correct 2008 decision to recognize the independence of
Abkhazia and South Ossetia was decisive for giving these two young
countries the chance to choose their own future.
Mr Putin assessed highly the results the two countries have achieved
over these last years in state-building and strengthening their
democratic institutions, restoring social and economic infrastructure
and creating conditions for long term development and raising their
peoples’ living standards.
The President said that Russia will continue to provide the two
republics with help and support in all areas.
Source: Panorama.am