President Obama told the BBC that the accusation was inexcusable, offensive and hateful.

VOA: special.2010.09.25

Later,another accusation led to a criminal trial.

VOA: special.2009.06.27

The accusation and suspicions have caused a rift between the neighbors that has yet to be resolved.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin says Tbilisi's accusation against Moscow demonstrates a "sick imagination and irresponsible behavior on the part of Georgian leadership."

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

"Absolutely I think that under different circumstances they could have turned it into a big issue in their relationship, and we could have seen mutual accusation and a lot of hysteria on both sides."

VOA: standard.2010.07.09

The U.S.military has also announced it is investigating an accusation made by a Swedish charity that American troops last week broke down doors and tied up staff members while searching for insurgents at a hospital in Wardak province.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07