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An American instructor trains Georgian soldiers at Vasiani base outside Tbilisi three weeks prior to Georgia’s invasion of S. Ossetia   AFP/East news 10.08.2009, 08:54 6 comments

S. Ossetian war taught the US a lesson

The war in South Ossetia resulted in a reconsideration of US policy towards the post-soviet space.

RIA Novosti / Mikhail Fomichev 20.09.2010, 12:13 3 comments

South Ossetia marks 20 years of independence

The Republic of South Ossetia celebrated 20 years since it declared independence. In the last two decades it has faced several military conflicts amid attempts by Georgia to bring it back under Tbilisi’s control.

Photo from medianews.ge 22.07.2009, 18:30 1 comment

Saakashvili maneuvers to stay afloat

There is little mystery in Saakashvili’s request to the US to join the EU Monitory mission around the seceded regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, now recognized by Russia as independent and sovereign states.

RIA Novosti / Konstantin Basov 26.08.2010, 17:51 1 comment

South Ossetia celebrates 2 years of independence

South Ossetia marked its independence day on Thursday, gratefully acknowledging Russia’s role in the attainment of political sovereignty.

25.02.2009, 18:52

Observers in S. Ossetia not effective – Russia

Moscow has criticized the international observers monitoring the ceasefire lines in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The Foreign Ministry says the observers’ work is not effective enough.

08.07.2009, 03:39

“USA and Russia can find compromise on South Ossetia”

“Asking Russians to change their decision on South Ossetia is impossible; it is not realistic,” says Giulietto Chiesa, a former member of the Europarliament. This “requires changes in the behavior from the US President.”

A refugee from the separatist republic of Abkhazia (AFP Photo / Louisa Gouliamaki) 06.08.2009, 09:49

Displaced refugees from Georgian war still unable to return

Georgian nationals who fled Abkhazia after the 1993 war are still being told by their government they will be able to return to their homes. However, Abkhazia has said no return is possible.

People watch as South Ossetian tanks and armoured vehicles pass by during the Indpendence Day parade in Tskhinvali on September 20, 2008. AFP Photo / Kazbek Basaev 08.08.2009, 12:15

From Russia, with regrets

Russia cannot accept South Ossetia because this would violate international law, says Sergey Utkin, a political expert with the Institute of World Economy and International Relations based in Moscow.

05.02.2010, 17:37 18 comments

Russia’s new military doctrine approved

Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to the use of any types of weapons of mass destruction against it or any of its allies. President Medvedev has approved Russia’s new military doctrine.

02.08.2009, 10:53 15 comments

Russia to use force if Georgian shelling continues

Russia says it is prepared to use force to protect its troops and civilians in South Ossetia if Georgia continues its military provocations, according to Russian officials.

Abkhazia in search of international recognition

Published: 16 January, 2009, 12:55


Russia recognised South Ossetia and Abkhazia, following Georgia's military attack on South Ossetia last year, but people of the new states are still hopeful of greater acknowledgment from the international community.

 
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