Russia recognises South Sudan (adds).

(Updates with more details) 9/7 Tass 116 MOSCOW, July 9 (Itar-Tass) —— Russia has recognised the Republic of South Sudan that has officially proclaimed independence. The Kremlin’s envoy for cooperation with African countries Mikhail Margelov met with South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir in Juba, the capital of the newly independent state, to deliver a message […]