Russian Troops Seen Leaving Area Near Tbilisi

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 08/22/2008 - 8:08am

There are signs of Russian troop movements in the republic of Georgia. About 20 miles from Tbilisi, Russian soldiers suddenly packed up their gear and moved out with their tanks, and Georgian forces are moving in.

Russia has promised that the troop pullback would be completed today.

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