U.S. Observes Russian Companies' Moves in Abkhazia and South Ossetia

U.S. officials warn that Moscow will face a strong reaction if it does not comply with demand to withdraw troops from "security zones" around South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Condoleezza Rice said Washington was also watching to see whether Moscow moves to extract natural resources from the breakaway regions.

"We're looking at questions of what the posture of the United States would be, should Russian companies … choose to try to do business in, or certainly, involve themselves in extractive activities, in what is a zone of conflict, and is indeed a part of … the internationally recognized boundaries of Georgia," The Moscow Times cites Rise's speech.

Still no determinations on the matter are made by the U.S.

Author: Ksenia Kochneva