All articles tagged "Georgia"
Georgia relies on Obama to restrict Russia’s ‘misbehavior’ 
6 Mar, 03:19 PM 9 comments
Georgia's national security adviser said U.S. President Barack Obama must make clear to Russia that Moscow would pay a "huge political price" for any new "misbehavior" in former Soviet states.
Georgia appeals to West over Russian bases 
6 Mar, 03:46 PM
Georgia's defence minister appealed to the West to halt what he said was a continuing Russian military buildup in two breakaway Georgian regions, adding that a fresh Russian attack "cannot be ruled out."
Russia signs agreement to station military bases in Abkhazia 
10 Mar, 01:45 PM 5 comments
The breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia has signed an agreement with Moscow allowing Russia to keep its military bases in the region for 49 years.
Russia allocates $226m in aid to breakaway Georgian regions 
17 Mar, 05:45 PM 3 comments
Russia signed an agreement Tuesday to allocate $226 million of aid to two rebel regions of Georgia, wrecked in fights for independence.
Georgian opposition paper on hold as owner says his family gets pressured 
18 Mar, 12:14 PM 9 comments
The owner to one of Georgia's biggest opposition newspapers has said he is halting publication because of intimidation by the authorities against his family.
Russia shoots ‘Bourne-style’ action movie about war in Georgia 
19 Mar, 10:58 PM 12 comments
A top Russian TV channel will soon show the movie dedicated to last autumn’s war in the Georgian breakaway province of South Ossetia. The action movie, reportedly resembling Hollywood’s Bourne trilogy, clearly explains to the audience who started the August war.
Russia confirms support of Abkhazia’s and Ossetia’s independence 
20 Mar, 10:29 PM 1 comment
Russia has confirmed its support of Georgia’s breakaway provinces bid for independence.
Russia deliberately unhelpful on Iran nuclear issues - Senator McCain 
22 Mar, 02:06 PM 1 comment
US Senator John McCain, blames Russia for not joining in the international efforts to restrain Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and also for failing to stabilize its relationship with Georgia. At a meeting in Brussels, the senator ruled out the possibility of admitting Russia to NATO.
9 opposition party members arrested in Georgia for arms possession 
24 Mar, 12:29 PM 8 comments
Georgia arrested nine opposition party members on Monday, claiming that they had weapons that could be put to use in political protests next month, expected to demand the resignation of President Mikhail Saakashvili.
NATO commander points to "uncertain" Russia relations 
25 Mar, 10:27 PM 17 comments
US relations with Russia have entered a period of "uncertainty" as Moscow appears determined to sow discord within Europe and undermine US influence, NATO's top commander John Craddock warned.
Japan asked to drop Georgia's 'Russian-based' name 
27 Mar, 02:09 PM 20 comments
Japan is taking very seriously Georgia's request to stop calling it by the Russian-based name 'Grudzia' and start using the international name of the former Soviet republic.
US promises Georgia help with restoring military potential 
31 Mar, 10:50 PM 3 comments
The United States has promised to help Georgia restore its armed forces and obtain new military hardware after the ex-Soviet republic's war with Russia last year, a top US general said while visiting Tbilisi.
Russia warns US not to support Georgia 
3 Apr, 10:42 PM
Russia sent a strong warning to the United States Thursday about supporting Georgia in the US ally's efforts to rebuild its military following last year's war.
Medvedev in the spotlight, wows future economists 
3 Apr, 04:11 PM 12 comments
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev had his chance to shine in the public eye in London yesterday when he addressed an audience at the prestigious London School of Economics. In a well received lecture, he commented on the course of the summit and a number of other issues.
US urges calm ahead of Georgia mass opposition protests 
9 Apr, 11:08 PM 15 comments
The US has called on participants of an anti-presidential rally in Georgia scheduled for Thursday to remain reasonable and composed during the action, as Tbilisi prepares for mass public protests that many fear may turn violent.
Georgians mark anniversary with civic action 
9 Apr, 03:42 PM 28 comments
Today is a solemn holiday in Georgia. But traditional observations have given way to a mass rally against the government of Mikheil Saakashvili. The Georgian president appeared with several opposition leaders this morning and the rally is proceeding peacefully.
Authorities say Saakashvili won’t go away, despite demonstrators’ pleas 
9 Apr, 05:22 PM 7 comments
An antigovernment rally is underway in Tbilisi. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of President Mikheil Saakashvili, but the government is standing firm behind him so far.
Georgian opposition begins day two of rallies 
10 Apr, 05:28 PM 2 comments
A crowd has gathered in front of the Georgian parliament again, as planned. The opposition is gradually sounding more militant, but President Mikheil Saakashvili remains determined to stay in office.
Georgian protesters get feistier 
10 Apr, 07:02 PM 8 comments
Georgian opposition protesters will hold daily meetings in three locations in Tbilisi as they continue their push to oust President Mikheil Saakashvili. They will be left alone to make their statement as long as they behave, officials promise.
Georgia conflict faces deadlock 
11 Apr, 05:48 PM
Thousands of opposition supporters were expected to take to the streets of the Georgian capital on Saturday for a third day of protests demanding President Mikheil Saakashvili's resignation. Protesters announced a campaign of civil disobedience Friday after Saakashvili offered talks with the opposition but rejected calls to step down
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