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International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia independence began on 26 August 2008 when the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev recognized the two republics following the 2008 South Ossetia war.
Dmitry Medvedev appealed to all other countries to follow this step. South Ossetia and Abkhazia also recognize one another.
Countries that recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Countries that are likely to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Unrecognized states that recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia
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States that condemn the Russian recognition
Western countries, including the US, Germany, Britain and France immediately condemned the move.
Countries that support the Russian recognition but do not intend to recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia
References
- "Presidential statement". Kremlin website. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- ^ "Абхазия, Южная Осетия и Приднестровье признали независимость друг друга и призвали всех к этому же". Newsru. 2006-11-17. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- "Russia recognises Georgian rebels". BBC. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7582181.stm
See also
- 2008 South Ossetia war
- List of unrecognized countries
- International reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
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