Russia has shut down its embassy in Tbilisi following Georgia's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Moscow.
Georgia formally broke diplomatic relations with Russia yesterday following its occupation of parts of the country and recognition of two rebel regions.
According to Georgia's foreign ministry, it will cut diplomatic ties but will maintain consular relations to serve hundreds of thousands of Georgians living in Russia.
The move came after Russia recognised the two breakaway Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent countries.
Moscow's recognition of the two regions drew condemnation from Georgia and many Western countries.
