Recognizing S. Ossetian/Abkhazian independence?

This from the Russian parliament. The problem with this perspective is that 2/3rds of the original populations from both regions have become refugees as a result of wars, and have not been allowed to return to their homes. Therefore, the 'will' of the remaining inhabitants does not reflect the 'will' of the "local population." Also, as Russia actively finances and supports the separatist governments, who control the heavily biased media and education curricula (steeped in anti-Georgian rhetoric), they are not a neutral party. They are not a "peace-keeping" party in the conflict. In fact, the opposite.

Here, expected statements from the Russian parliament:

“The Council of Federation is ready to recognize an independent status of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, if the peoples of the two republics want it and if there is a relevant decision of the President of Russia,” Interfax news agency reported quoting Sergey Mironov, chairman of the Council of Federation, the Russia’s upper house of the Parliament, as saying on August 20.

The Russian senator made the remarks in North Ossetia, where he arrived to deliver the humanitarian aid sent by the Council of Federation to the refugees from South Ossetia.

“We will request to recognize the independence of our republic,” Abkhaz parliament speaker Nugzar Ashuba told Interfax news agency.