(UTV|COLOMBO) – Syria has recognised two Russian-controlled regions of Georgia – Abkhazia and South Ossetia – as independent states, angering Georgia, the BBC reported.
The Georgian Foreign Ministry responded by saying it was breaking off diplomatic relations with Syria.
Separatists in Abkhazia and South Ossetia broke away from Georgia in 2008 with massive help from Russian troops.
Besides Russia and Syria, only Venezuela, Nicaragua, Vanuatu and Nauru recognise them as independent.
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