Miliband voices concern for Georgia

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Columns of Russian armour moved out of territory troops were holding deep inside the former Soviet republic, which Mr Miliband welcomed as a "step forward".

But he accused Moscow of failing to live up to the commitment in an EU-brokered truce to return to the positions held before violence erupted in the separatist Georgian province of South Ossetia.

There has been condemnation in the West of Russia's decision to maintain military forces in a so-called security zone on the fringes of South Ossetia's border.

Before the conflict began earlier this month Russia had peacekeepers within the province, but as fighting progressed troops moved further into Georgian territory.

Mr Miliband said: "Midnight represents the passing of the latest deadline for Russia to pull back its troops.

"Since 16 August Russia has made three public commitments to withdraw its forces.

"The reports of Russian military withdrawal appear to be a step forward to implement these commitments. But I remain deeply concerned that Russian forces have not withdrawn to the pre August 7 position as agreed.

"It is imperative that Russian forces fully and speedily implement and abide by the commitments that it has made.

"We will consult widely to build consensus behind this position and ensure that law not force defines the conclusion of this crisis."