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Obama, Medvedev discuss tension over Georgia
Aug 4, 2009, 21:32 GMT
Washington - US President Barack Obama spoke Tuesday with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about the need to quell tension in Georgia, the White House said.
Obama reiterated the value of working through international channels to resolve the crisis, and the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to negotiate a nuclear-arms reduction treaty to replace the existing pact, which expires in December.
The United States and Russia have been at odds over Georgia since Moscow intervened in a separatist conflict a year ago by launching a massive military assault in Georgian territory.
Russia backs independence for the separatist regions of Abkazia and South Ossetia, while the United States has stood behind the Georgian government. US Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Georgia last month further fuelled tensions.
The White House said that Medvedev called Obama to wish him a happy birthday. Obama turned 48 on Tuesday.
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