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According to the European Union expert Dr. Cengiz Aktar, Turkey missed a great opportunity to work together with the EU in the Georgian conflict, since the people in Ankara could not see Turkey’s advantageous position.

Turkish citizens of Georgian origin protested the occupation of Georgia by Russia at the Galatasaray Square in Istanbul. They announced that they were commemorating all the civilians died in this conflict.

Global Peace and Justice Coalition criticizes both superpowers, claiming they both do not remember what they have done in countries like Iraq, Afghanistan and Chechnya.

Medvedev and Saakaşvilli agreed to pull their troops back to the positions before the war. However, the Russian tanks entered the town of Gori. Russia denies the allegation.

President of the Russian Federation Medvedev said they ended the operation to force Georgians to peace. Russians want Georgia to sign a nonaggression document.