The former Soviet Republic of Georgia insists on all Russian troops leaving its territory, but is willing to discuss a "dignified withdrawal and a sensible timeframe" with the Kremlin, President Mikhail Saakashvili said on Sunday. Saakashvili, who will host President George W. Bush on Monday for a 24-hour visit, said in an interview on CNN's "Late Edition": "We also understand Russian concerns, and I think we can find solutions that would be dignified solutions for both sides. "We don't want foreign troops on our territory. We certainly are determined to get rid of their presence. We are willing to do it in a civilized way, but a sensible timeframe." Saakashvili decided to boycott celebrations in Moscow to mark the 60th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany after Georgia and and Russia failed to agree last week on a timetable for the withdrawal, Reuters reported. Georgia, a state of 5 million in the turbulent Caucasus region, sees two Russian army bases still on its soil as a hangover from the Soviet Union and evidence that Moscow still wants to throw its weight around in its smaller southern neighbor. Georgia wants the last Russian troops gone in 2008. --more 2133 Local Time 1833 GMT
