Topic: Georgian Politics

Hillary Clinton blasts Russia for not honoring cease-fire with Georgia

Hillary Clinton rebuked Russia on Monday for failing to live up to the cease-fire agreement it signed nearly two years ago with Georgia.

Josef Stalin statue dismantled in the middle of the night

Josef Stalin monument, displayed in his hometown of Gori, was dismantled before dawn on Friday.

Georgia elections a triumph for Saakashvili

The first Georgia elections since the country's defeat in its brief war with Russia in 2008 were a triumph for President Mikhael Saakashvili. His party rolled to victory in major cities, and observers said the poll was reasonably fair.

Polish President Lech Kaczynski plane crash death could strain Poland-Russia ties

The commemoration of the Katyn massacre was meant to be a key 'forgive and forget' moment for Poland and Russia. It may now be overshadowed by the tragic death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, riding in a Russian-built aircraft.

Georgia opposition leader slams Russian invasion hoax in interview

Nino Burdzhanadze told the Monitor she believes that Saakashvili ordered the Russian invasion hoax to sow anti-Russia panic and tar Georgia's opposition, which has been calling for his resignation for more than a year.

Russian invasion hoax has Georgia opposition in uproar

A fake TV report in Georgia that claimed a Russian invasion was in progress and that President Mikhael Saakashvili had been killed has drawn fury from citizens and the political opposition.

Georgia's Saakashvili pushed an act for economic liberty

Pragmatism spurs Russia and Georgia toward smoother relations

Signs of a thaw between Russia and Georgia include the reopening of one border post on the major Caucasus highway and a possible move to resume direct air links. Relations between Russia and Georgia behave been in a freeze since last year's war over breakaway Georgian territories.

Abkhazia insists independence from Georgia assured after disputed election

Pro-Russian incumbent President Sergei Bagapsh won a crushing first-round victory this weekend with 59.4 percent of the vote critics say was fraudulent.

Georgia started war with Russia, says EU

Georgia was blamed for starting the 2008 war with Russia, a new EU report says. But it also says Russia then invaded South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Hugo Chávez deepens petroleum and military ties with Russia

Venezuelan leader recognizes Georgia breakaway states, South Ossetia and Abkhazia as added bonus during Moscow visit.

Do Iran’s hard-liners really believe ‘velvet revolution’ plot?

The indictment of more than 100 Iranians being tried en masse for opposing the regime opens a window onto the world view of those who fear change most.

A year after war, Georgia and Russia point fingers over provocations

Tensions are spiking again, creating concerns about another conflict.

Did Russia pay high price for winning Georgia war?

It is responsible for economically troubled South Ossetia and may have spurred the European Union to seek alternative sources of energy.

The Monitor's View: Georgia's best defense against Russia: democracy

Moscow wants to make an example of its tiny neighbor in turmoil. If the Georgian president follows through on democratic reforms, he can prove Moscow wrong.

Biden seeks to reassure Georgia over Russia

On visit, the vice president pledged support for Georgia but also insisted that more war over separatist enclaves is not an option.

The Monitor's View: Georgia on Obama's mind?

It should be. The conflict that severely strained US-Russia ties still simmers – showing how hard it will be to repair relations.

Along the Russian-Georgian border, war games or prelude to war?

Although both countries claim the military exercises are simply for practice, some wonder if the old dispute is again flaring.

Opinion: A wake-up call for Georgia, Ukraine – and the West

Bickering and divisiveness among democrats within former Soviet states could lead to authoritarian, anti-Western rule.

Belarus and Moldova invited into EU? Europe ponders countering 'resurgent' Russia

At Prague summit today, EU leaders seek stronger ties with six former Soviet republics.

Spy vs. spy: Russia, incensed at NATO war games, kicks out two Canadian diplomats

Could this be the end of the brief thaw between Russia and NATO?