15 Dec 2009

Russia obtains Nauru support

6:04 am on 15 December 2009

Russian media say Nauru Island has pledged to recognise two Russian-backed rebel regions in exchange for financial aid from Moscow.

Russia has been trying to secure international recognition for the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, after crushing a Georgian assault on South Ossetia in a five-day war last year.

Most of the world regards the regions as part of Georgia.