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Thread #113349 Message #2418790
Posted By: beardedbruce
20-Aug-08 - 02:30 PM
Thread Name: BS: War in Georgia (2008)
Subject: RE: BS: War in Georgia
Russians dig in as pullback drags on in Georgia By MIKE ECKEL, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
SACHKHERE, Georgia - Russian forces on Wednesday built a sentry post just 30 miles from the Georgian capital, appearing to dig in to positions deep inside Georgia despite pledges to pull back to areas mandated by a cease-fire signed by both countries.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says his troops will complete their pullback by Friday, but few signs of movement have been seen other than the departure of a small contingent that have held the strategically key city of Gori