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Russian diplomat meets Russian 'spies' in Georgia

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A Russian diplomat met on Wednesday with the four Russian nationals awaiting trial on espionage charges in Tbilisi, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said.

A Russian diplomat met on Wednesday with the four Russian nationals awaiting trial on espionage charges in Tbilisi, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said.

"The Russian consul met with the detainees on Monday," Kalandadze said. "I can not say any more."

The Georgian Foreign Ministry announced on November 5 it had exposed a network of 15 people, including four Russian nationals linked to Russia's intelligence services.

Russia has described the exposure as a "propagandist trick" and "political farce."

Russia was granted permission on Monday to meet with the detainees via the Swiss embassy in Tbilisi, which represents Russia's interests in the country.

Last week, a Russian official was allowed a meeting with one of the suspected spies.

Russia and Georgia fought a five-day war in August 2008 over the former Georgian republic of South Ossetia.

Russia recognized South Ossetia and another former Georgian republic, Abkhazia, shortly after ceasefire.

TBILISI, November 24 (RIA Novosti)

 

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