The war in Russian Federation was not initiated by Russian Federation, - Medvediev, Russian President said in conversation with The Financial Times. "The war was initiated by Georgian Republic, but we have to take an optimal speedy decision. I am content with this decision, "- Medvediev said. He as well adds that the better case would be to avoid the military conflict.
Medvediev underlined that actions of Moscow were presupposed by the defense of national interests of Russian Federation and at the same time to avoid further spread of the conflict.