All Posts Tagged With: "Georgia"
Funding of Russian Army to be Substantially Increased
After an analysis of Russia’s military campaign in South Ossetia and Georgia, the Russian Army’s funding will be substantially increased.
Aug 14, 2008 | Continued
Illarionov: Russia Lost the Georgian War
Andrei Illarionov , a liberal economist and former policy advisor to the Russian president, has released his conclusions on the war in Georgia. The “financial, foreign policy, and moral losses of Russia are much more significant than those of Georgia,” Illarionov argues. The text first ran in the Yezhednevny Zhurnal online newspaper.
Aug 13, 2008 | Continued
Human Rights Defenders Condemn Russia’s Operation in Georgia
In an open letter, some of Russia’s most prominent human rights defenders have called on the international community to stand up to Russia’s “aggression,” and to go as far as removing the country from the Group of Eight. Translation by theotherrussia.org.
Aug 12, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition on the War in Georgia – Official Statement
The United Civil Front, the Russian opposition party led by Garry Kasparov, has released an official statement on the unfolding events between Russia and Georgia. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Aug 11, 2008 | Continued
How Georgia’s Offensive Recalls Russia’s Own Past
Writing for the Grani.ru online newspaper, journalist Vitaly Portnikov comments on the developing offensive launched by Georgia in the breakaway region of South Ossetia. Translation by theotherrussia.org.
Aug 8, 2008 | Continued
Georgia, Russia and the Art of Choosing Enemies
Aleksandr Golts relates the worsening relations between Russia and Georgia to the Cuban Missile Crisis, centering on a recent UN report that found Russia responsible for shooting down a Georgian spy drone. Translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jun 2, 2008 | Continued
UN Says Russia Shot Down Georgian Spy Plane
The United Nations has concluded that Russia was responsible for shooting down a Georgian spy drone in April, violating ceasefire agreements.
May 27, 2008 | Continued
Georgia Will Block Russia’s Accession to WTO
Georgia has pledged to block Russia from joining the World Trade Organization over Moscow’s support for two separatist regions within Georgia.
Apr 29, 2008 | Continued