Map Of The Caucasus (Click To Enlarge) Asian Alliance Snubs Russian Plea For Support -- Yahoo News/AP
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan - China and several Central Asian nations rebuffed Russia's hopes of international support for its actions in Georgia, issuing a statement Thursday denouncing the use of force and calling for respect for every country's territorial integrity.
A joint declaration from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization also offered some support for Russia's "active role in promoting peace" following a cease-fire, but overall it appeared to increase Moscow's international isolation.
France, meanwhile, said the European Union was considering imposing sanctions against Russia.
"Sanctions are being considered ... and many other means as well," French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said at a news conference in Paris. He did not elaborate.
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More News On Foreign Reaction To Russia's Invasion Of Georgia
Russia faces diplomatic isolation on Georgia -- Yahoo News/Reuters
EU Considers Sanctions as Russia Looks for Friends -- Spiegel Online
Western powers denounce Russian stance on conflict -- Irish Times
Russia faces fresh condemnation -- BBC News
US mulls scrapping nuclear pact with Russia -- Yahoo News/AFP
Caucasus conflict deals blow to Russian investment -- The Guardian
White House: 'Premature' to discuss US sanctions on Russia -- Yahoo News/AFP
My Comment: Russia is looking for friends .... and is finding out that there are not too many of them.