| 12. Aug 2008 @ 16:06 (bez virsraksta) |
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Avots: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7555858.stm
Foreign influence
News of Mr Medvedev's decision emerged as French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Moscow expecting to press Russia on the need for a ceasefire.
Mr Sarkozy said the Russian announcement was "good news" and called for an immediate implementation of the ceasefire.
Russia has invaded a sovereign neighbouring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people
US President George W Bush
Bush's tough talk on Russia
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Bridget Kendall says the timing of the Russian president's announcement is important.
Mr Sarkozy is currently serving as president of the European Union, our correspondent notes, and arrived in Moscow to speak on behalf of the entire bloc.
The Russian move also followed strong comments from US President George W Bush, in which he spoke directly of concerns that Russia was planning to topple Georgia's pro-Western president.
"Russia has invaded a sovereign neighbouring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people," he said.
"Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st Century."
Our correspondent says she listened in amazement to Mr Bush's strongly-worded statement, adding that Mr Medvedev's announcement must be seen in the light of the US president's words. |
