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West fumes as Russian president OKs recognition of rebel Georgia areas

MOSCOW – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking in the midst of one of the lowest points in the Russia-West relationship since the breakup of the Soviet Union 17 years ago, said Tuesday that his country did not seek a new Cold War

The statement comes hours after Medvedev recognized the independence of two Georgian rebel provinces, defying the West. The recognition