Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed Georgia on February 15 for the standstill which currently persists in bilateral ties between Georgia and Russia.
?During the talks in Tbilisi [on February 10-11] we felt that the Georgian side is not ready to advance some issues, and has even stepped back ? on several others,? the news agency RIA Novosti quotes Lavrov as saying on February 15.
?I hope that my forthcoming visit to Georgia [scheduled for February 18] will help clarify some issues and make progress in our relationship,? Lavrov added.
During the talks in Tbilisi Russia and Georgia failed once again to make a breakthrough in negotiations over the pullout of two Russian military bases currently operating in Georgia. The sides also failed to agree on a finalized comprehensive framework agreement.