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Russian general says US behind latest Georgian action
RIA Novosti

Moscow, 29 September: Georgia's latest actions aimed at increasing tension in relations with Russia were in many ways initiated by the USA, RIA-Novosti has been told by member of the Federation Council Gen Vladimir Kulakov.

"Their masters, who are constantly putting money into Georgia, gave the order and faithful, obedient Georgia set about carrying it out," he said, noting that by "masters" he means the USA.

Kulakov condemned the actions by the Georgian leadership, aimed at direct confrontation with Russia. "It's not nice to perform like this, on the sly, dealing blows to servicemen and unleashing a campaign of spy-mania. This will only contribute to relations between Russia and Georgia, which have developed positively over many centuries, getting worse," he said with conviction.

At the same time, Kulakov noted that recent events can only make the situation in the region worse. "The Georgian leadership has gone over to direct confrontation and this will end in stability in the region deteriorating," the senator said.

He expressed conviction that the UN Security Council will today adopt a decision that condemns the Georgian leaders' actions. "Even so, right now, in this situation, the optimum solution is to come to the negotiating table and precisely set out positions on Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the Russian peacekeepers and the involvement of international organizations in tackling the issue," Kulakov emphasized. [Passage omitted].