Georgian naval ship takes part in the national military exercises in
the Black Sea near Georgian coast, April 12, 2002. Russia triggered a
showdown with ex-Soviet neighbour Georgia on Friday by landing heavily
armed troops in a remote gorge, but President Eduard Shevardnadze said
he secured the commander's pledge to withdraw. PICTURE TAKEN 12APR02
REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili

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