To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations his Department has made to the Russian government on its decision to veto the renewal of the UN observer mission in Georgia. (283920)

We deeply regret Russia's decision to veto the renewal of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia. We and our partners worked hard to come up with a compromise text that was acceptable to all, including Russia. Since Russia's veto, my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, making clear the UK's disappointment, our demand that Russia complies with the 12 August 2008 and 8 September 2008 peace agreements, and encouraging Russia to participate constructively in the Geneva process. We also continue to urge EU partners to raise these concerns with Russia.