S.Ossetia Reiterates Russia Major Mediator in Conflict Resolution
?Firstly, there was no official proposal of this kind. Secondly, despite our great respect for the U.S. President, such a meeting cannot be held in Tbilisi,? the Press and Information Committee of the breakaway region reported on April 16, quoting the South Ossetian leader?s press office.
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