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Hamas Welcomes Russian Recognition for Abkhazia, South Ossetia
[Rustavi 2-Georgia] The Palestinian movement Hamas was the first to hail Russia for its recognition for Georgia's breakaway regions Abkhazia and South Ossetia, despite international condemnation of the move. An official representative of the movement, Aiman Takh, told journalists that the Russian decision was a precedent which the Palestinians could follow for achieving their goals. ''We Palestinians are fighting for our rights and an independent state. We hope that this step by Russia will be the beginning of recognition of small nations, who fight for their freedom,'' Hamas members said.