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We're obliged to keep the peace - Russia's FM

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Published 09 August, 2008, 18:36

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke to the BBC on Saturday. In a long interview he explained the historic roots of the conflict, and made clear Russia's position.

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