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Russia, Georgia reach deal on troop withdrawal

May 30, 2005

Moscow, Russia - Russia agreed Monday to withdraw its troops from two Soviet-era bases in Georgia in 2008, resolving one of the most serious disputes between Moscow and its pro-western neighbour.

Lavrov said the agreement meant the withdrawal could take place "without any kind of discomfort for the soldiers" and said the pact would "help further develop our relations."

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