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sabra

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Tue Dec-27-05 12:03 PM
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Ukraine withdraws troops from Iraq

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Ukraine withdraws troops from Iraq

Associated Press

Kyiv, Ukraine — The last Ukrainian troops serving in Iraq have left the country, the Defence Ministry announced in a statement Tuesday, fulfilling a long-planned withdrawal pledged by President Viktor Yushchenko.

A column of eight armoured personnel carriers and 44 soldiers left the country and arrived in Kuwait.

“Not a single Ukrainian soldier remains on Iraqi soil,” the ministry statement said.

Ukraine initially opposed the invasion of Iraq but later contributed 1,650 troops to the U.S.-led coalition, becoming one of the largest non-NATO participants. Eighteen Ukrainian soldiers were killed and another 32 were wounded.

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Benhurst

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Tue Dec-27-05 12:15 PM
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1. Don't forget Poland!

:sarcasm:

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grytpype

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Tue Dec-27-05 12:53 PM
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2. Well, there's another world leader that is smarter than Bush...

How many does that make now?

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