Mr. Saakashvili has repeatedly denied that and has criticized Russia for giving the regions open support.

Britain and France both criticized Russia for this move.

While the international community has criticized Russia for its tactics, Israel has not, he said.

He also criticized Russia for not removing its troops from Georgia and Moldova, despite promises.

They criticize Russia for failing to act on two previous commission recommendations to investigate abuses in the province and to punish those responsible.

In criticizing Russia, the report focused on far more more than Chechnya.

We may criticise Turkey and Russia, however, and perhaps even Bangladesh.

We criticise Russia on the rule of law, and rightly so.

We rightfully criticise Russia, but we too have to observe the rule of law.

He criticized Russia for embracing electoral fraud in Ukraine.