German Chancellor Angela Merkel has held talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in St.
Petersburg. The meeting, aimed at promoting closer economic and political ties, was strained by tensions over Russia's war with Georgia. Merkel said that Georgia's territorial integrity was non-negotiable. She also criticised Russia's response to the crisis in August as "disproportionate", but added that Europe and Moscow should now focus on building trust. Medvedev defended his country's actions and blamed Georgia for starting the war.
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Seven Czechs leave Georgia, no Czech in area of fighting-official ... Welle)
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