Macedonia 'free'
Wednesday 05 August 1992 23:02 BST
CommentsBelgrade (AP) - Russia recognised Macedonia, one of four former Yugoslav republics which have declared independence. Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Vitaly Churkin, handed a letter of recognition to Macedonia's President, Kiro Gligorov, in Skopje.
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