Russia’s strained relations with Georgia - 31 Oct 07

The region of Abkhazia continues to be a sticking point between Russia and Georgia.Both countries claim it belongs to them, and tensions have risen when Russian peacekeepers were involved in a confrontation with Georgian police officers.As Al Jazeera’s Farid Barsoum reports, the Georgian president is now involved in the latest incident.

Russia’s strained relations with Georgia

The region of Abkhazia continues to be a sticking point between Russia and Georgia.

Both countries claim it belongs to them, and tensions have risen when Russian peacekeepers were involved in a confrontation with Georgian police officers.

As Al Jazeera’s Farid Barsoum reports, the Georgian president is now involved in the latest incident.