Russians Declare Pullback Finished

GORI, Georgia -- Though Russian forces still held several key areas of the country, the Georgian government began on Saturday to prepare cities and villages in the conflict areas for the return of thousands of refugees. Russia said its military pullback had been completed, and large columns of Georgian police special forces were seen in and around the city of Gori. Officers said they had come to provide security for returning residents. Georgian Army units also appeared in Gori for the first time since they retreated under heavy Russian bombardment two weeks ago. They were lightly equipped — most had only rifles and pistols, and rode pickup trucks and personal cars — and arrived at a base that had been ransacked.
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