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Georgian FM abandons Russian citizenship

Politics Materials 4 November 2009 13:59 (UTC +04:00)
Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze renounced Russian citizenship today. The minister sent his passport and renunciation request to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Vashadze said before a governmental meeting today.
Georgian FM abandons Russian citizenship

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 4 / Trend N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze renounced Russian citizenship today. The minister sent his passport and renunciation request to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Vashadze said before a governmental meeting today.

"I have decided to make it easier for Russia, as the Russian Constitution does not provide for the deprivation of citizenship. I have decided to renounce my citizenship myself," Vashadze said.

Recently, Russian MP Semen Bagdasarov demanded Vashadze's de-naturalization for constantly defaming "Russia in all international meetings."

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