Russia-Georgia War

Russia and the former Soviet state of Georgia have long locked horns over Georgia’s pro-Russian separatist region of South Ossetia. By August 2008, the conflict appeared to have reached the boiling point as reports emerged that Georgian troops were entering the disputed enclave.

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The Russo-Georgian War and the Balance of Power
August 12, 2008 1508 GMT
The last week saw the Russian military move against Russia's small southern neighbor Georgia. The operation represents Moscow's public return to great power status. [more]
A general view of the International Court of Justice in The Hague
Georgia, Russia: Legal Showdown at the ICJ and U.N. Credibility
September 8, 2008 1929 GMT
A case brought by Georgia against Russia at the International Court of Justice could threaten U.N. credibility. [more]
Presidents of Georgia's breakaway regions Eduard Kokoity of South Ossetia (L) and Sergei Bagapsh of Abkhazia
Russia: Recognition for Georgia's Breakaway Regions
August 26, 2008 1349 GMT
Russia has recognized the independence of Georgia's secessionist regions -- raising issues with Russia's own separatist republics and prompting the question: What will Georgia do next? [more]
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Georgia and Kosovo: A Single Intertwined Crisis
August 25, 2008 2028 GMT
The Kosovo question, which set the stage for the rise of Putin and current and future crises, will stand out as a turning point in the history of the coming period. [more]
Leaders of South Ossetia and Abkhazia at the Russian Duma
Russia: The Georgian Pandora's Box
August 25, 2008 1559 GMT
Formally recognizing South Ossetia's and Abkhazia's independence would spell trouble for Moscow. [more]
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili
Georgia: Final Stand Over, Cease-fire Agreement Signed
August 15, 2008 1715 GMT
Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said Aug. 15 that he has finally signed the six-point cease-fire agreement. [more]
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