Mrs Clinton also said the US was committed to ensuring Russia abided by its agreement to withdraw troops to their pre war-positions - as they agreed to do in a cease-fire agreement signed in August 2008.

BBC: Clinton's balancing act with Russia's neighbours

Two rebel factions in Liberia are insisting that President Charles Taylor step down, as he agreed to do in a recent cease-fire pact.

CNN: U.S. to send small military team to Liberia

But with their appeasement agenda reigning supreme - as appeasement agendas always do - instead of fighting to win, Olmert and Livni sued for a cease-fire.

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