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Merkel pledges support for Ukraine's NATO membership bid ... rebel Georgian regions. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said President Dimitry Medvedev's decision was "extremely unfortunate." French officials say their country, which currently holds the European Union presidency, is pushing for the EU to condemn the move. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a "united" European response and said the Kremlin's decision was unacceptable. Georgia has described the move as an "unconcealed annexation". In South Ossetia and Abkhazia there was widespread celebration at the news that Russia recognised their independence.
(Deutsche Welle)
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