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Russian withdrawal from Perevi hailed by EU

In Georgia, good news. The Russians withdrew from the village of Perevi which they had occupied for two years (1), contrary to the Medvedev-Sarkozy agreements of August-September 2008.

Observers from the European EUMM mission were able to confirm that the Russian checkpoint had been dismantled on October 18. This follows one of the Russian commitments made during the last round of international talks in Geneva on October 14. A withdrawal commented positively by the European Union. But Cathy Ashton, the EU's chief diplomat, is also waiting to see that the 2008 six-point agreements are fully implemented. "I see it as a positive development on the ground". I look forward to further progress towards the full implementation of the EU-brokered Six Point Agreement of 12 August 2008 and its Implementing Measures of 8 September 2008." And to appeal to the parties to engage more in the resolution of this conflict. "I call on all parties to make real efforts towards further normalization on the ground and to continue engaging in dialogue as the only means to address the consequences of the conflict, including the humanitarian situation. "

(1) The Russians reoccupy the village and the checkpoint of Perevi

Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Chief editor of the B2 site. Graduated in European law from the University of Paris I Pantheon Sorbonne and listener to the 65th session of the IHEDN (Institut des Hautes Etudes de la Défense Nationale. Journalist since 1989, founded B2 - Bruxelles2 in 2008. EU/NATO correspondent in Brussels for Sud-Ouest (previously West-France and France-Soir).

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