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EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EU)
Beginn: 09/08
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Russia raises the heat (16.09.2009)
(Quelle:ISN Security Watch / Switzerland)
Russia has signed defense agreements with Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, allowing Moscow to maintain military bases in the rebel regions for the next half-century. In a separate move also likely to ratchet up tensions in the Black Sea region, Russia announced that it would seize any Georgian ship it finds off Abkhazia's coast.
Ethnic Georgian district in Abkhazia becomes election issue (15.09.2009)
(Quelle:Eurasianet / USA)
For many in the breakaway region of Abkhazia, Russian recognition of Abkhazia’s independence means the promise of economic development and a guarantee of security against Georgia. But in Abkhazia’s predominantly ethnic Georgian district of Gali, Russian recognition has come to mean renewed emphasis on assimilation into Abkhaz society.
UN to discuss draft resolution proposed by Georgia (09.09.2009)
(Quelle:The Georgian Times / Georgia)
During its Wednesday`s plenary session the UN General Assembly will vote on the Georgian-sponsored draft resolution concerning people who fled the former Georgia`s breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The resolution calls for the development of a timetable to ensure a voluntary, safe, dignified and unconditional repatriation of all internally displaced persons and refugees in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Georgia shrugs off Abkhazian president's threat to fire on ships (02.09.2009)
(Quelle:RiaNovosti / Russian Federation)
Georgia's deputy prime minister dismissed on Wednesday the Abkhazian president's order to fire upon any Georgian ship violating the maritime border of Abkhazia as a "pre-election bluff." Abkhaz Foreign Minister Sergei Shamba said earlier Wednesday that Abkhazia was ready to resort to force as President Sergei Bagapsh had given the order "to open fire on Georgian ships if they continue their acts of piracy."
Georgian regions mark Russian recognition of independence (26.08.2009)
(Quelle:Reliefweb / International)
South Ossetia and Abkhazia are marking the first anniversary of Russia's decision to recognize them as independent states after a five-day war between Russia and Georgia. But while Russian President Dmitri Medvedev defends recognizing the two breakaway Georgian regions in defiance of practically the rest of the international community, some observers say the decision could come back to haunt him.
Russia accuses Ukraine on Georgia (24.08.2009)
(Quelle:BBC / UK)
Ukrainian troops fought alongside Georgian forces in the brief conflict last August between Georgia and Russia, Moscow prosecutors say. Regular soldiers, as well as 200 members of a Ukrainian nationalist group, took part in the fighting, the prosecutor general's office said.
Georgia to officially withdraw from CIS (17.08.2009)
(Quelle:RFE/RL / International)
Georgia will officially end its membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as of August 18, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports. Officials in Georgia's State Chancellery told RFE/RL that Tbilisi plans to sign bilateral agreements with CIS member countries on visa-free travel, special customs taxes, and other issues previously defined by the CIS.
U.S. to resume training Georgian army (14.08.2009)
(Quelle:RFE/RL / International)
The United States will resume a combat training mission in the republic of Georgia to prepare Georgian troops for counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan, a U.S. Defense Department official has said. … The United States consulted with Russia about the training program to avoid any misunderstandings, (Pentagon press secretary Geoff) Morrell said.
Russia to boost Abkhazia presence (12.08.2009)
(Quelle:BBC / UK)
Russia is to spend almost $500m (£300m) next year reinforcing its military bases in Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia, the prime minister says. Vladimir Putin's announcement came as he arrived in Abkhazia for talks. He said Russia was committed to defending and financing the small strip of land in Georgia's north-west corner.
Medvedev proposes bill on troop deployment outside Russia (10.08.2009)
(Quelle:RiaNovosti / Russia)
Russia's president said on Monday he had submitted a bill to parliament on the procedure for sending troops to fight outside the country's borders. "This is linked to the events that took place a year ago," Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting with the leaders of Russia's largest political parties. … Russia's current 2006 legislation only allows the president to send troops to fight terrorism on foreign soil.
South Ossetia – one year later: running on empty, despite Russian help (10.08.2009)
(Quelle:EurasiaNet / USA)
South Ossetia on August 7-9 marked the first anniversary since Georgia attempted to forcefully regain control of the breakaway territory. … There is little doubt that South Ossetia now functions essentially as a part of the Russian Federation. ... Almost all of the region’s budget comes from Moscow; almost all residents now have Russian passports, and Russia’s "security guarantees" essentially involve turning the region into a Russian garrison.
Semneby: 'Not quite there yet' on allowing EU monitors into Abkhazia, South Ossetia (09.08.2009)
(Quelle:RFE, RL / International)
Peter Semneby, the European Union's special representative to the South Caucasus, has been in the Georgia capital, Tbilisi, for meetings with government officials, opposition members and NGOs. Semneby also visited Sukhumi, the capital of the separatist region of Abkhazia. One year after the start of the war between Russia and Georgia, the ambassador sat down for an interview in Tbilisi on August 6 with Nino Gelashvili of RFE/RL's Georgian Service.
Russian businessman appointed South Ossetian premier (05.08.2009)
(Quelle:Ynetnews / Israel)
The rebel region of South Ossetia on Wednesday appointed a Russian businessman as prime minister, hoping to kick-start reconstruction of the enclave after last year's war between Georgia and Russia.
South Ossetia to close border with Georgia (05.08.2009)
(Quelle:Panorama / Armenia)
Leader of Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, Eduard Kokoity, announced the closure of the administrative border with Georgia from Tuesday midnight, forbidding any vehicles or passengers to cross over.
Russia praises EU role in Georgia (05.08.2009)
(Quelle:BBC / UK)
Russia says EU monitors have helped stabilise the situation in Georgia since last year's war, but has rejected any similar role for the US. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the peace plan brokered by French President Nicolas Sarkozy "continues to be a most serious stabilising factor". He accused Georgia of trying to "drag the Americans into Georgia" and put them up against the Russian military.
Georgia and an enclave trade accusations (04.08.2009)
(Quelle:New York Times / USA)
An explosion in Georgia close to its border with the breakaway region of South Ossetia injured a Georgian teenager on Tuesday, and Georgian and South Ossetian officials traded accusations of cross-border shelling. Russia on Tuesday also announced that it had put its troops in the region on heightened alert, further raising tensions three days before the anniversary of last year’s war.
EU calls on to abstain from making accusations (04.08.2009)
(Quelle:Panorama / Armenia)
European Union calls on Georgia and Southern Ossetia not to create tension in the region and to guarantee the EU monitoring mission members to conduct monitoring from both sides.
Tension between Tbilisi and Moscow mounts as war anniversary nears (04.08.2009)
(Quelle:EurasiaNet / USA)
Four days before the anniversary of Georgia’s 2008 war with Russia, a flurry of phantom attacks along the border between Georgian-controlled territory and separatist South Ossetia is stoking concerns in Tbilisi about the possibility of renewed conflict. As in early August and late July 2008, Georgia and Russia now swap nearly daily reports about alleged incidents on the South Ossetia border and blame each other for the reported violence.
Russia accused of altering border (02.08.2009)
(Quelle:New York Times / USA)
Georgia accused Russia of attempting to take a small wedge of additional territory on Sunday on the boundary of the breakaway region of South Ossetia, amid mounting tension days before the anniversary of last year’s five-day war. … Steve Bird, a spokesman for the European Union Monitoring Mission, said patrols in Kveshi found no evidence of any action there.
Russia warns U.S. against sending monitors to Georgia (28.07.2009)
(Quelle:New York Times / USA)
A Russian Foreign Ministry official said Tuesday that any United States participation in the European Union’s monitoring mission in Georgia would be “extremely harmful,” and increase the likelihood that violence would flare up in the breakaway border regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
EU extends Georgia mission, holds off on U.S. joining (27.07.2009)
(Quelle:RFE / RL, International)
EU nations have extended a cease-fire monitoring mission in Georgia for another year, but did not discuss the possibility of other countries, including the United States, joining the mission. … "Participation of non-EU countries will be discussed in the autumn," the official told Reuters.
Russia warns against arms sales to Georgia (24.07.2009)
(Quelle:New York Times / USA)
As Georgia’s president proclaimed Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s visit a diplomatic victory, a top Russian diplomat announced sanctions against foreign companies that sell weapons to this country. Georgia is hoping the United States will provide antitank and antiaircraft weapons to replenish its defensive arsenal after last year’s war with Russia. After talks in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, American officials said the United States had so far made no commitment to supply weapons, but they did not rule it out.
Russia vows to stop Georgia re-arming (23.07.2009)
(Quelle:Reliefweb / International)
Russia will take "concrete measures" to prevent Georgia from re-arming after its war with Moscow last year, ITAR-TASS news agency quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin as saying on Thursday.
Biden hears Georgia’s plea for Western protection (23.07.2009)
(Quelle:New York Times / USA)
Tbilisi greeted Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. as a hero on Wednesday, and President Mikheil Saakashvili made a passionate plea to the West to help defend his country against Russian forces in its separatist territories, at one point comparing Georgia’s refugee crisis to Darfur’s.
Top UN officials depart former mission area (15.07.2009)
(Quelle:UN News / International)
The top military and police officials serving with the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) – which ceased its functions last month – have now left what was formerly their area of operation, a spokesperson for the world body announced today. The departures of the Chief Military Officer and Senior Police Adviser are part of the Mission’s liquidation phase, which includes the withdrawal of its military and police personnel.
Is a Russia-Georgia war off the table? (15.07.2009)
(Quelle:RFE, RL / International)
A U.S. guided-missile destroyer docks at the port of Batumi ahead of joint U.S.-Georgian naval exercises near the separatist Abkhazia region. The day before, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was given a hero's welcome when he paid his first visit as Kremlin leader to a second breakaway Georgian region, South Ossetia. … At first glance, the events of the past two days might indicate that Russia and Georgia might be on the brink of another conflict over the two Moscow-backed rebel regions. … But as often is the case in the Caucasus, appearances can be deceiving.
Georgia in first post-war talks with breakaway region (14.07.2009)
(Quelle:Reliefweb / International)
Officials from Georgia and its pro-Russian breakaway region of Abkhazia on Tuesday held their first talks since Tbilisi's war with Moscow aimed at calming tensions along their de-facto border. The meeting - less than one year after Georgia fought a war with Russian over its other breakaway regions - was held under the auspices of the European Union and the United Nations in Abkhazia's Gali district.
On visit to breakaway enclave, Russian president promises help in rebuilding (13.07.2009)
(Quelle:New York Times / USA)
The Russian president, Dmitri A. Medvedev, made a surprise visit to breakaway South Ossetia on Monday, inspecting a new Russian military base there and promising citizens that Russia would rebuild neighborhoods destroyed during last year’s brief war between Russia and Georgia.
European monitors in Georgia: a case of great expectations? (06.07.2009)
(Quelle:EurasiaNet / USA)
Georgia is hoping the European Union will help keep the peace in the sensitive border areas near the breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. But a recent tour with European Union monitors suggests that Tbilisi’s expectations may be too high.
UN withdrawal leaves border Georgians fearful (03.07.2009)
(Quelle:IWPR / UK)
United Nations observers are pulling out of Georgia, leaving many people who live in the conflict zone that they have been monitoring afraid for their security and prompting predictions of an escalation of tension. The withdrawal process started on June 30 and is to be completed by the end of July.