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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Encounter: Russian Forces Claim Another Georgian Life Near Breakaway Region

Russian border guards shot and killed a Georgian citizen near the border with the breakaway South Ossetia region, marking the first deadly incident in the area since the 2008 war between Russia and Georgia. The European Union's top diplomat condemned the shooting and called for the immediate release of the detained individual. Despite concerns over the ruling government's pro-Russian tendencies, the European Commission is expected to grant Georgia candidate status for EU membership this week.

via POLITICO Europe|

#border-conflict #eu #georgia

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Russia's Threat to Annex Georgia's Breakaway Regions Raises Concerns

Russia's Deputy Chair of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has warned that Moscow could annex Georgia's breakaway regions, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, if there are "good reasons" for it. Medvedev accused NATO of escalating tensions by discussing Georgia's potential membership to the alliance. Russia unilaterally recognized the independence of the two regions after a brief war with Georgia in 2008. Georgia has expressed interest in joining NATO and the EU, but progress on its accession has stalled. Medvedev sees Georgia joining NATO as a threat to Russia's security.

via POLITICO Europe|

#annexation #georgia #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Medvedev: Russia's Potential Annexation of Georgian Breakaway Regions"

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's security council, stated that Russia may annex Georgia's breakaway regions, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, if there are good reasons for it. Medvedev accused the West of creating tensions by discussing Georgia's possible admission to NATO. Georgian officials have expressed their commitment to joining the U.S.-led military alliance to preserve the country's territorial integrity. Russia declared the annexation of four provinces in Ukraine last year, but they are not recognized internationally.

via Reuters|

#abkhazia #annexation #georgia

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Western Nations Demand Russia's Return of Annexed Georgian Regions"

Six Western nations, including the United States, United Kingdom, and France, marked the 15th anniversary of Russia's takeover of South Ossetia and Abkhazia from Georgia by demanding that Moscow return the regions. The joint statement condemned Russia's invasion and continued occupation, as well as its aggression against Ukraine. Russia's deputy U.N. ambassador called the statement "hypocrisy," stating that Georgia lost territory due to a "reckless gamble" and accusing the West of trying to drive a wedge between Russia and Georgia.

via The Associated Press|

#abkhazia #georgia #international-relations

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia and Georgia ease tensions with visa and flight changes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has lifted the visa ban and resumed direct flights to Georgia, a move that has been denounced by Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili as a "provocation". The move comes amid strained relations between the two countries, with Georgia accusing Russia of occupying its territory and maintaining questionable ties with the ruling Georgian Dream party. The two countries have had no formal diplomatic relations since a brief war erupted over South Ossetia in 2008.

via Al Jazeera English|

#diplomatic-relations #georgia #politics