EU special envoy to Georgia Pierre Moreli will visit Abkhazia soon.
Agency ‘Apsni Press’ informs that Abkhazian de-facto foreign minister Sergey Shamba stated about it.
‘We are going to discuss the issues that was obstacle to go on Geneva meeting on theme of Caucasian Security’, Shamba stated.
He also says that proposals to be made on Geneva meeting are prepared by Abkhazian side.
Shamba stated once more that Abkhazia would take part in Geneva meeting only in equal conditions.
‘Otherwise, we’ll solve these issues by ourselves with out ally Russia, as we did before’, - Shamba stated.
‘Apsni Press; informs that Pierre Moreli will also visit Tskhinvali.
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MIA of Georgia Denies Information Concerning Redeployment of Georgian Special Units towards So Called Border Zone
MIA of Georgia categorically denies the information concerning redeployment of Georgian special units toward so called border zone.
The head of Analytical department of MIA Shota Utiashvili stated the following to GeorgiaNews.
‘The Units of MIA which have been stationed by now in this region are deployed there. Georgian police cooperate closely with EU monitors.’ -Shota Utiashvili remarked.
Sokhumi declares that MIA of Georgia have deployed special military unit towards so called border to carry out acts of sabotage.
According to Sergey Shamba, de facto Minister of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia, units’ Forest Brothers’ and White Legion ‘are in so called state zone to help the special units.
The head of Analytical department of MIA Shota Utiashvili stated the following to GeorgiaNews.
‘The Units of MIA which have been stationed by now in this region are deployed there. Georgian police cooperate closely with EU monitors.’ -Shota Utiashvili remarked.
Sokhumi declares that MIA of Georgia have deployed special military unit towards so called border to carry out acts of sabotage.
According to Sergey Shamba, de facto Minister of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia, units’ Forest Brothers’ and White Legion ‘are in so called state zone to help the special units.
Russia Broadens Ministry Apparatus of the Regions to Help Abkhazia and co called South Ossetia
Russian federation broadens apparatus of the regions to help Abkhazia and the so called South Ossetia.
Interfax informs that Russian federation vice primer Dmitry Kozak stated about it.
‘The ministry has significant task that appeared a while ago. It is already decided that additional workers will be received to the ministry to help Abkhazia and South Ossetia’, - Kozak stated while presenting new head of the ministry Viktor Basargin.
Interfax informs that Russian federation vice primer Dmitry Kozak stated about it.
‘The ministry has significant task that appeared a while ago. It is already decided that additional workers will be received to the ministry to help Abkhazia and South Ossetia’, - Kozak stated while presenting new head of the ministry Viktor Basargin.
Sergey Lavrov – Georgian Government Tries to Flee from Implementing Frame-Agreement Charges
Georgian Government tries to flee implementing the frame-agreement charges, which considers arranging crisis in Caucasus, declared Sergey Lavrov at the Federation Council.
‘Georgian Government tries to flee from implementing the terms, which were accepted by Russian and French Presidents in Moscow’, declared Sergey Lavrov.
According to him, Georgian Government affirms that they won’t use forces against Abkhazia and South Ossetia and that those republics must be in the boundaries of Georgia.
‘Georgian Government tries to flee from implementing the terms, which were accepted by Russian and French Presidents in Moscow’, declared Sergey Lavrov.
According to him, Georgian Government affirms that they won’t use forces against Abkhazia and South Ossetia and that those republics must be in the boundaries of Georgia.
Telephone Conversation between Sergey Lavrov and Condoleezza Rice
By the initiative of American Side the telephone conversation was held between the Russian Federation Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary State Condoleezza Rice, on September 11.
According to the Russian Foreign department, Lavrov and Rice spoke about the current situation in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, in context of the results of the Russian and French Presidents negotiations on September 8.
As Lavrov declared, Russia will do its best to stabilize situation in the region in future too, according to Medvedev-Sarkozy agreement.
As he says, by the terms of this agreement, the additional international forces will be deployed at the territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, to avoid new aggression from Tbilisi.
‘What about the territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, theis security is provided by Russian forces according to the agreement with Abkhazia and South Ossetia’, reports the web-site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
According to the Russian Foreign department, Lavrov and Rice spoke about the current situation in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, in context of the results of the Russian and French Presidents negotiations on September 8.
As Lavrov declared, Russia will do its best to stabilize situation in the region in future too, according to Medvedev-Sarkozy agreement.
As he says, by the terms of this agreement, the additional international forces will be deployed at the territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, to avoid new aggression from Tbilisi.
‘What about the territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, theis security is provided by Russian forces according to the agreement with Abkhazia and South Ossetia’, reports the web-site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
Mikhail Saakashvili NATO not to Protract Process of Georgian Integration in Euro-Atlantic Alliance
The agency Associated Press spreads an interview with the President Mikhail Saakashvili.
The speech referred mainly the process of Georgian integration in NATO. Saakashvili calls NATO not to protract this process, in another case Russian aggression will proceed to endless history. In the opinion of the President, NATO mustn’t show weakness.
‘In case, Georgia doesn’t become member of NATO, Russia will strengthen its control on Abkhazia and South Ossetia, what was the main target of Kremlin. In future, this will become the prescription of other similar intervention ‘, considers Mikhail Saakashvili.
The speech referred mainly the process of Georgian integration in NATO. Saakashvili calls NATO not to protract this process, in another case Russian aggression will proceed to endless history. In the opinion of the President, NATO mustn’t show weakness.
‘In case, Georgia doesn’t become member of NATO, Russia will strengthen its control on Abkhazia and South Ossetia, what was the main target of Kremlin. In future, this will become the prescription of other similar intervention ‘, considers Mikhail Saakashvili.
UN to Discuss Possibility of Peace Mission in Abkhazia and
UN discusses the possibility of peace mission in south Ossetia and Abkhazia.
According to RIA Novosti, this was declared to the journalists by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
‘We learn the possibilities of using peace mission and other mechanisms for Abkhazia and South Ossetia. I have almost everyday contact with the world’s leaders regarding the issue of arranging Georgian-Abkhazian and Georgian – Ossetian conflicts’, mentioned UN Secretary General.
As he says, ‘UN has intention to send special mission to Georgia and South Ossetia, which will learn the humanitarian situation after the war’.
The Secretary General hasn’t defined the terms but mentioned that the negotiations are under way about the mission’s format.
According to RIA Novosti, this was declared to the journalists by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
‘We learn the possibilities of using peace mission and other mechanisms for Abkhazia and South Ossetia. I have almost everyday contact with the world’s leaders regarding the issue of arranging Georgian-Abkhazian and Georgian – Ossetian conflicts’, mentioned UN Secretary General.
As he says, ‘UN has intention to send special mission to Georgia and South Ossetia, which will learn the humanitarian situation after the war’.
The Secretary General hasn’t defined the terms but mentioned that the negotiations are under way about the mission’s format.
Sergey Lavrov to Visit Separatist Abkhazia and so Called South-Ossetia
Due to the issue of opening diplomatic representations in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Russia’s first diplomat will visit these regions.
The information about this was spread by the radio ‘Mayak’.
The radio depends on the statement of the Minister that ‘wehave to see everything on just its place. Because of objective reasons, this will be much easier to do this in Abkhazia, but in Tskhinvali – we will see’.
The information about this was spread by the radio ‘Mayak’.
The radio depends on the statement of the Minister that ‘wehave to see everything on just its place. Because of objective reasons, this will be much easier to do this in Abkhazia, but in Tskhinvali – we will see’.
Sergey Baghapsh – Abkhazia not Intend to Have Status Associated with Russia
Abkhazia doesn’t intend to have a status associated with Russia, declared Sergey Baghapsh during his talking with the members of international discussion club.
‘The question isn’t raised in this way, Russia has no claim and doesn’t want to get rid of anything’, mentioned Baghapsh.
According to him, Abkhazian people have already made their choice and supported the independence.
As Baghapsh mentioned, Abkhazia continues friendly interrelation with Russia.
‘Now we will build the independent state, and we will have the best interrelations with Russia. It is our best partner, these are the people who helped us, when we faced difficulties’, declared Baghapsh.
In the opinion of Abkhazian separatist leader, it’s important for Abkhazia, that the world society estimates the occurred situation correctly.
‘The question isn’t raised in this way, Russia has no claim and doesn’t want to get rid of anything’, mentioned Baghapsh.
According to him, Abkhazian people have already made their choice and supported the independence.
As Baghapsh mentioned, Abkhazia continues friendly interrelation with Russia.
‘Now we will build the independent state, and we will have the best interrelations with Russia. It is our best partner, these are the people who helped us, when we faced difficulties’, declared Baghapsh.
In the opinion of Abkhazian separatist leader, it’s important for Abkhazia, that the world society estimates the occurred situation correctly.
Nicolas Sarkozy - EU Backs Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty of Georgia
The EU backs the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia. The EU chairman Nicolas Sarkozy stated the following in the briefing held in the Presidential Residence in Avlabari.
As the President of France remarked in Moscow he together with the high representatives of the EU – Xavier Solana, Jose Manuel Baroso and Bernard Kushner, condemned the recognizing of the independence of south Ossetia and Abkhazia by the Russian Federation.
‘It is nobody’s matter to review the borders established by the UN.’ –Nicolas Sarkozy highlighted.
As the President of France remarked in Moscow he together with the high representatives of the EU – Xavier Solana, Jose Manuel Baroso and Bernard Kushner, condemned the recognizing of the independence of south Ossetia and Abkhazia by the Russian Federation.
‘It is nobody’s matter to review the borders established by the UN.’ –Nicolas Sarkozy highlighted.
EU Suspended Talks on Russia Pact
European Union leaders have agreed to suspend talks on a new partnership agreement with Moscow until Russian troops have withdrawn from Georgia.
EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and French President Nicolas Sarkozy confirmed the decision at the end of an emergency summit in Brussels.
They also condemned Russia's move to recognize the independence of Georgia's regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and French President Nicolas Sarkozy confirmed the decision at the end of an emergency summit in Brussels.
They also condemned Russia's move to recognize the independence of Georgia's regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Bush Call on Russia not to Meet its Commitments and not to Recognize Separatist Regions
U.S. President George W. Bush has urged Russia not to recognize Georgia's two breakaway regions as independent, and has sent his deputy Dick Cheney to Georgia in a show of U.S. support. RIA Novosti reports.
Both houses of Russia's parliament voted unanimously on Monday in favor of a resolution asking President Dmitry Medvedev to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, following requests from the leaders of both breakaway republics.
Bush said in a statement from his ranch in Texas, ‘I call on Russia's leadership to meet its commitments and not recognize these separatist regions.’
‘Georgia's territorial integrity and borders must command the same respect as every other nation's, including Russia's,’ he said.
Bush said recognition of the regions would be ‘inconsistent with unanimously approved United Nations Security Resolutions that Russia has consistently voted for in the past.
Both houses of Russia's parliament voted unanimously on Monday in favor of a resolution asking President Dmitry Medvedev to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, following requests from the leaders of both breakaway republics.
Bush said in a statement from his ranch in Texas, ‘I call on Russia's leadership to meet its commitments and not recognize these separatist regions.’
‘Georgia's territorial integrity and borders must command the same respect as every other nation's, including Russia's,’ he said.
Bush said recognition of the regions would be ‘inconsistent with unanimously approved United Nations Security Resolutions that Russia has consistently voted for in the past.
Ban Ki-moon – UN Unconditionally Supports Georgia’s Territorial Integrity, which Must Be Respected by All States
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia releases information concerning the meeting held between Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations Irakli Alasania and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on August 16.
According to the Foreign Ministry, the focus of discussions was Russia’s military intervention in Georgia.
The UN Secretary General reaffirmed his unconditional support for Georgia’s territorial integrity, which must be respected by all states. He also stated that the Russian troops must immediately withdraw from the territory of Georgia and avoid creating obstacles to providing humanitarian aid.
In addition, the UN Secretary General confirmed the readiness of the United Nations to take part in international discussions on the issues of security and stability in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. He referred to a meeting of the UN agencies and donors scheduled for 17 August, which will discuss concrete details of assistance.
During his talks with the Secretary General, Mr. Alasania noted that despite the Russian President’s signing of a ceasefire agreement, the situation on the ground remains extremely tense. Occupation troops exploded a railway bridge in Kaspi and still remain in control of a number of Georgian cities.
Mr. Alasania also underlined the importance of the international community not allowing the Russian Federation to legalize the results of the occupation and the necessity of including the issue of Georgia’s territorial integrity in the Council’s resolution.
Moreover, the same day Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations Irakli Alasania met with Permanent Representative of the Republic of France to the United Nations Jean-Maurice Ripert. The sides discussed the recent development of events in Georgia with a focus on resolution of the conflicts on the territory of Georgia.
According to the Foreign Ministry, the focus of discussions was Russia’s military intervention in Georgia.
The UN Secretary General reaffirmed his unconditional support for Georgia’s territorial integrity, which must be respected by all states. He also stated that the Russian troops must immediately withdraw from the territory of Georgia and avoid creating obstacles to providing humanitarian aid.
In addition, the UN Secretary General confirmed the readiness of the United Nations to take part in international discussions on the issues of security and stability in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. He referred to a meeting of the UN agencies and donors scheduled for 17 August, which will discuss concrete details of assistance.
During his talks with the Secretary General, Mr. Alasania noted that despite the Russian President’s signing of a ceasefire agreement, the situation on the ground remains extremely tense. Occupation troops exploded a railway bridge in Kaspi and still remain in control of a number of Georgian cities.
Mr. Alasania also underlined the importance of the international community not allowing the Russian Federation to legalize the results of the occupation and the necessity of including the issue of Georgia’s territorial integrity in the Council’s resolution.
Moreover, the same day Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations Irakli Alasania met with Permanent Representative of the Republic of France to the United Nations Jean-Maurice Ripert. The sides discussed the recent development of events in Georgia with a focus on resolution of the conflicts on the territory of Georgia.
Medvedev Met with Baghapsh and Kokoity
Russia will back any decision regarding the status of Abkhazia and south Ossetia reached by the unrecognized republics.
The President of Russian Federation stated the following at the meeting with the leaders of separatists republics held in Kremlin today, August 14.
The leaders of separatists’ republic signed the 6 principles of the resolution of the Abkhazian- Georgian and Georgian -Ossetian conflicts. The principles are based on the truce worked out by Medvedev and Nicolas Sarkozy.
Dimitri Medvedev remarked that it is necessary to begin working on the cease-fire agreement where Russia, EU and ESCO will play a role of guarantors.
Baghapsh and Kokoity will hold a press conference in Moscow today.
The President of Russian Federation stated the following at the meeting with the leaders of separatists republics held in Kremlin today, August 14.
The leaders of separatists’ republic signed the 6 principles of the resolution of the Abkhazian- Georgian and Georgian -Ossetian conflicts. The principles are based on the truce worked out by Medvedev and Nicolas Sarkozy.
Dimitri Medvedev remarked that it is necessary to begin working on the cease-fire agreement where Russia, EU and ESCO will play a role of guarantors.
Baghapsh and Kokoity will hold a press conference in Moscow today.
Georgia Leaves CIS, Commonwealth of Independent Countries
The President of Georgia reached a decision to leave CIS . Mikheil Saakashvili stated the following in the rally held today outside the Parliament of Georgia.
The President of Georgia called Ukraine and other CIS- member –countries to leave the organization.
‘Nobody can force Georgia to its knees. We reached several important decisions. We leave CIS and say farewell to Soviet Union. We call Ukraine and other CIS – member –countries to leave CIS.’- declared Mikheil Saakashvili.
As Mikheil Saakashvili stated, the Government of Georgia decided to declare south Ossetia and Abkhazia as occupied territory.
‘We decided to declare Russian army as occupation army, and south Ossetia and Abkhazia as - occupied.’ – The President of Georgia remarked.
The President of Georgia called Ukraine and other CIS- member –countries to leave the organization.
‘Nobody can force Georgia to its knees. We reached several important decisions. We leave CIS and say farewell to Soviet Union. We call Ukraine and other CIS – member –countries to leave CIS.’- declared Mikheil Saakashvili.
As Mikheil Saakashvili stated, the Government of Georgia decided to declare south Ossetia and Abkhazia as occupied territory.
‘We decided to declare Russian army as occupation army, and south Ossetia and Abkhazia as - occupied.’ – The President of Georgia remarked.
Russian president calls halt to Georgian war
MOSCOW, Russia (CNN) -- Russia's president has ordered an end to military operations against Georgia, the official Russian news agency Interfax reported Tuesday.
"I have reached a decision to halt the operation to force the Georgian authorities to peace," President Dmitry Medvedev said, according to Interfax.
The report also quoted Medvedev as saying that the "aggressor in South Ossetia has been punished and has incurred very significant losses."
Shortly before the announcement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told a press conference in Moscow Tuesday that it would only accept a cease-fire if Georgia withdrew from the disputed region of South Ossetia and agreed to renounce the use of force.
As Russian troops marched further into the country, capturing a strategic road and opening a second front in western Georgia after moving in from the breakaway region Abkhazia Tuesday, Lavrov said Moscow did not trust the country's leadership.
He said Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's "barbaric and brutal action" had undermined trust in Georgia.Georgian breakaway city in ruins
skhinvali, the capital of the separatist Georgian province South Ossetia, lay in smoldering ruins Sunday after three days of fighting between Georgian troops and Russian forces.
Russia's deputy foreign minister said at least 2,000 people, mostly Russian citizens, have been killed in Tskhinvali.
The fighting had spread well beyond South Ossetia, with Russian airstrikes on Georgian cities and with thousands of Russian troops in the breakaway province of Abkhazia.
The United States warned Sunday that "disproportionate" actions against Georgia could have a "significant long term impact on U.S.-Russian relations."
The foreign ministers of France and Finland were both expected to arrive in Tbilisi Sunday evening to talk with Georgia officials about peace efforts, a Georgia foreign ministry spokeswoman said.
Georgia began withdrawing its soldiers from Tskhinvali early Sunday, but Georgian troops remained south of the capital inside South Ossetia . Georgian troops and their tanks lined the road leading from Tskhinvali back to the positions they held before Thursday.
Alexander Lomaia, secretary of Georgia's National Security Council, said the withdrawal was a show of goodwill, aimed at encouraging Russia to accept a cease-fire.
Heavy shelling from Russian artillery also prompted the pullback. Lomaia said about 200 Georgian soldiers have died so far in Russia attacks.Russian Bombers Are Bombing Azhara Village of Upper Abkhazia at Present
Russian bombers are bombing Azhara village of Upper Abkhazia for the moment.
Abkhazian legitimate government has confirmed the mentioned information. Information about casualties or ruins has not been released until yet.
Noise of blast is also heard in Khamiskuri village of Khobi region, though population cannot define where exactly dropping of shells is taking place.
Abkhazian legitimate government has confirmed the mentioned information. Information about casualties or ruins has not been released until yet.
Noise of blast is also heard in Khamiskuri village of Khobi region, though population cannot define where exactly dropping of shells is taking place.
Fox News – Georgia Rails at Russia for 'Aggression,' Claims 'State of War'
Russia and Georgia headed toward a wider war Saturday as Russian tanks rumbled into the contested province of South Ossetia and Russian aircraft bombed a Georgian town, escalating a conflict that already has left hundreds dead’, the Fox News agency reports.
According to the news agency, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that Moscow sent troops into South Ossetia to force Georgia into a cease-fire and prevent Georgia from retaking control of its breakaway region. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Georgia had effectively lost the right to rule it — an indication Moscow could be preparing to fulfill South Ossetians' wish to be absorbed into Russia.
The risk of the conflict setting off a wider war also increased Saturday when Russian-supported separatists in another breakaway region, Abkhazia, also targeted Georgian troops by launching air and artillery strikes to drive them out.
President Bush called for an end to the Russian bombings and an immediate halt to the violence.
‘The attacks are occurring in regions of Georgia far from the zone of conflict in South Ossetia. They mark a dangerous escalation in the crisis,’ Bush said in a statement to reporters while attending the Olympic Games in Beijing.
According to the news agency, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that Moscow sent troops into South Ossetia to force Georgia into a cease-fire and prevent Georgia from retaking control of its breakaway region. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Georgia had effectively lost the right to rule it — an indication Moscow could be preparing to fulfill South Ossetians' wish to be absorbed into Russia.
The risk of the conflict setting off a wider war also increased Saturday when Russian-supported separatists in another breakaway region, Abkhazia, also targeted Georgian troops by launching air and artillery strikes to drive them out.
President Bush called for an end to the Russian bombings and an immediate halt to the violence.
‘The attacks are occurring in regions of Georgia far from the zone of conflict in South Ossetia. They mark a dangerous escalation in the crisis,’ Bush said in a statement to reporters while attending the Olympic Games in Beijing.
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