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By Nazrin Gadimova

Russia's actions in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone to establish the so-called border between Georgia and the separatist regions are the violation of international obligations taken by Russia, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told journalists.

He again confirmed NATO's position on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia.

"NATO supports the territorial integrity of Georgia and calls on Moscow to fulfill its international obligations," Rasmussen said. "Today's Russian military actions in South Ossetia are contrary to these obligations."

NATO Secretary General emphasized that the alliance will continue its policy of non-recognition of Georgia's breakaway regions.

Earlier, the Georgian Foreign Ministry accused Russia of flagrant violation of the principles of international law noting that the barriers prevent the relations between the nations.

As the Georgian Interior Ministry reported, the Russian forces continue the preparatory work for the construction of fences in the Dvani village of the Kareli region.

Georgia and Russia, its giant northern neighbor, have maintained no diplomatic relations since a brief war in 2008. Tbilisi broke off relations with Moscow in August 2008 when Moscow crushed a Georgian assault to reassert control over two rebel regions -- South Ossetia and Abkhazia -- and later recognized the regions. Georgia announced the two unrecognized republics as occupied territories in September 2008.