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09:16, September 02, 2008 |
Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets of Tbilisi on Monday to protest against Moscow's recognition of the independence of two breakaway regions of Georgia.
Demonstrators walked through Rustavili Avenue, the city's main thoroughfare, chanting slogans against Russia's recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and waving the Georgian flags and flags of the European Union (EU) and NATO, whose membership the Caucasus nation is seeking.
The demonstration came as leaders of the 27-nation EU met in Brussels for an emergency summit on the current Georgian conflict and the bloc's relations with Russia.
EU leaders are expected to reiterate their condemnation of Russia's actions and send a "clear message" of support for Georgia by pledging aid, as well as a free trade agreement and an easier visa regime for Georgians.
Moscow last week recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states after a military conflict with Georgia in early August.
The conflict ended with a ceasefire agreement between Tbilisi and Moscow brokered by France.
Source:Xinhua
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