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Russia called an emergency session of the UN Security Council after Georgia started military operation against the separatists in South Ossetia. APA reports quoting Novozti-Gruziya agency that the meeting began at 23.00 by New York Time (at 07.00 by Moscow time). UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed his concern over the escalation of violence in Georgia’s region South Ossetia.
He urged the parties to refrain from the action that could endanger stability in their region. Press Service of the Kremlin said President Dmitry Medvedev was regularly informed of the current developments.
“Urgent measures are being taken under the leadership of Dmitry Medvedev to calm the situation, protect the national interests of the peaceful population, Russian citizens and Russia”, the press service said.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Bryza called on the Georgian and Ossetian side to cease fire.
“We can only urge the parties to cease fire. We understand that Georgian leadership should defend the people, but constructive talks should be restored basing on President Saakashvili’s declaration on ceasing the fire,” he said.
Matthew Bryza said he had had intensive talks in Tbilisi and Moscow. “Despite Russia’s calls, South Ossetia continued provocations and violence”, he said.
