DW-WORLD:
Germany Presses Russia on Swift Withdrawal From Georgia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Russia to avoid any
delays to its troop withdrawal from Georgia and stick to a
deadline.
(20.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
Russia to Back Independence for Abkhazia
Georgia's rebel region of Abkhazia is reportedly set to lodge a
formal appeal for Moscow to recognize it as an independent state.
Any move toward formal independence isn't likely to sit well with
Tbilisi. (20.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
West, Russia Butt Heads Over Georgia at NATO, UN Meetings
Russia continued its occupation of two enclaves in Georgia as
Kremlin officials said soldiers would withdrawal by Friday. Tension
over the war in the Caucasus has aggravated the West's relations
with Moscow. (20.08.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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