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International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia independence began on 26 August 2008 when Russian president Dmitry Medvedev recognized the two republics following the 2008 South Ossetia war. Dmitry Medvedev appealed to all other countries to follow this step.

Countries that recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia

•  Russia

Unrecognized states that recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia

•  Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
• Transnistria

References

1. "Russia recognises Georgian rebels". BBC. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-26.

See also

• 2008 South Ossetia war
• International reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence

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