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PRESS RELEASE
Concerning the Crossing of the Russian-Georgian Border by a Group of Armed Gunmen from Chechnya
1588-05-08-2002
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 5 sent the Georgian side a note suggesting conducting a joint investigation of the illegal crossing on August 3 of the Russian-Georgian border by a group of armed gunmen from Chechnya.
The Russian side insists also on carrying out necessary actions for the quick expedition of the detained citizens of the Russian Federation.
August 5, 2002