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On October 1, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe confirmed the full powers of the Russian delegation. This decision was made as a result of discussion of Georgia's proposal to deprive Russia of voting rights. Previously, this initiative was supported by 72 PACE members. However, on September 30, PACE recognized both Russia and Georgia as responsible for last year’s conflict and announced that it began with Georgia’s attack on South Ossetia.

The Assembly made this decision “with the intention that it will give the Russian authorities the opportunity to enter into a meaningful dialogue to overcome the consequences of the war between Georgia and Russia.” At the same time, the document notes that Russia’s powers have been confirmed, “despite the fact that Russia has not fulfilled most of the requirements” of PACE.