South Ossetia, Abkhazia Mark One Year Anniversary Of Independence

A year ago on August 26, 2008, the breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia were officially recognized by Russia as two independent states. The recognition of independence came in the wake of the "five-day"...

Explosion Damages Railway in Georgia

A bomb exploded and destroyed a Georgian railway in what is suspected by some to be a terrorist case."The blast on the Tbilisi-to-Zugdidi line occurred at around 3:30 a.m. (2230 GMT Monday), two hours before a passenger train was due to travel the route. No one was hurt. The...

Caucasus great game revisited

As Iran and Turkey agree on regional security issues, pressure from OTAN and Russia reminds many of the Great Game conflicting interests in the Caucasus. This article - from an Iranian perspective- explains some motivations behind the political moves of the countries in...

Russia 'starts Georgia pull-out'

They've said it before, but maybe this time they mean it. Russia has said today that its troops have begun withdrawing from the buffer zone around South Ossetia that is within Georgian territory."Russia says its...

Iranian Shuttle Diplomacy in the Caucasus

" By Armin Hedayati. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki visited Georgia Wednesday to help resolve the Caucasus crisis. Before Tbilisi he visited Russia, Republic of Azerbaijan and Germany while Armenian...

Georgian breakaway 'will join Russia'

The leader of the breakaway republic of South Ossetia said today that the new country, whose independence only Russia has recognized, intends to become part of Russia. South Ossetia is made up of a majority of...

World Court begins Georgia-Russia case

The latest battle between Georgia and Russia will be fought in a courtroom. A case has begun at the World Court in the Hague in the Netherlands to rule on who should control South Ossetia. Any ruling the court makes, however, would not be binding on Russia."Georgia accused...

US gives $1bn to rebuild Georgia

Georgia suffered huge loss and also had damages in the Russian air strikes in the recent flare up.European Union leaders have suspended talks on the new agreement with Moscow until Russian troops are withdrawn from Geogia.Russian has threatned to respond to the growing...

Nicaragua recognizes Abkhazia, S. Ossetia

Following Caracas example, Managua has recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia becoming the second state in Latin America that backs Russia's stance on the breakaway regions. ...

U.S sending 1 BILLION to Georgia to rebuild

The United States are ear marking a billion dollars for Georgia to aid the rebuilding after their recent conflict with Russia. As well the IMF (international monetary fund) has decided to loan Georgia 750 million to help them regain the progress they've been making" ...

EU - No Sanctions Against Russia Over Georgia

Despite being severely chastised, the Russian government is upbeat after hearing from the EU that there would be no sanctions against their country for their attack on south Ossetia. Quite coincidentally, I'm sure, the question was asked of the Russian government whether they...

Venezuela Supports the Independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia

" September 2nd 2008, by Tamara Pearson - Venezuelanalysis.com. Mérida, September 1, 2008 (venezuelanalysis.com)— Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has expressed his support for Russia’s decision to...

Tbilisi Closes Embassy, Toughens Visa Regime

Opinion Barry Artiste Tbilisi closing their Embassy, sends a strong message to those Russian citizens who wish to travel. Russia on the other hand has kept it's Embassy open for Russian Citizens, but may close...

EU meets as Russia calls for Georgia embargo

The Russian foreign minister has gone a step further than criticising the West's moral support of Georgia. He is now saying that the world should engage in an arms embargo against the country until its current president is out of power.Meanwhile, the EU is holding another...

West condemns Russia over Georgia

"Western leaders have condemned strongly Russia's decision to recognise the independence of the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. US President George Bush warned his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, that his "irresponsible decision" was...

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