Some of Russia's closest allies in the former Soviet bloc have distanced themselves from Moscow over its conflict with Georgia, heralding a possible rift with the Kremlin. Belarus, Kazakhstan and others in the Commonwealth of Independent States remained silent for days after fighting erupted last week as they scrambled to work out their positions. As Russia grew uneasy over the silence, its ambassador to Belarus chided Minsk for failing to offer open support. Belarus eventually expressed condolences for the victims almost a week into the conflict but kept it statements neutral. Georgia then announced it was pulling out of the...
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