Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the current Georgian leader Mikhail Saakashvili is liable for the war in August 2008 and Russia will never change its position on the recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
"I believe that the current president of Georgia has made a blunder ... and I think he will not deny it. I told him:" Mikhail, whatever you like, but don't on any account lead to bloodshed ... But, unfortunately he unleashed the war, "- said Vladimir Putin on Tuesday at a meeting with the editorial staff of the Russian English-language TV channel Russia Today.
According to him, in response to that "Russia has made the step that has led to the recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia."
"I cannot imagine a step back" - said Putin
