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Putin suggests U.S. may have provoked Georgia conflict

Russian prime minister's assertions are dismissed by Washington as both nations' diplomats trade barbs at the U.N. China and other Central Asian nations criticize Moscow's action in Georgia. ... ...full story at LA Times

from LA Times on Fri, Aug 29 2008

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