Russia ‘backs Georgia peace plan’

Russia has approved a plan intended to end fighting with Georgia, brokered by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Mr Sarkozy, whose country holds the EU presidency, is now in Tbilisi trying to persuade Georgians to accept the deal.

Under the plan, both sides would agree not to use force, and all troops would return to the positions they were in before the conflict began last week.

Earlier, Russia announced its military activity in the area was completed and witnesses reported troops pulling back.

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