Topic: Georgian Politics

Putin: Ukraine gave military aid to Georgia in war with Russia

The Russian prime minister called Ukraine's involvement a 'crime,' but still agrees to a gas contract with Kiev.

Smooth start to E.U. patrols in Georgia

European Union monitors began patrolling Georgian territory Wednesday.

Key question lingers: Who started the war in Georgia?

As EU monitors arrive, new details contradict Russia's assertion that Georgia invaded South Ossetia first.

Reporters on the Job

Russia woos Georgian territory with jobs, tourists

Moscow is offering Abkhazia a set of economic benefits, on top of a security guarantee.

Russia-West crisis enters 'breathing period'

Contradictory messages are rampant as the EU and US reconsider security pledges to Georgia while new players such as Iran and Turkey enter the game.

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World

Opinion: Russia takes a bite out of state sovereignty

The real clash with Georgia is sovereignty vs. self-determination.

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Russians hail Georgia deal as big win

This week's deal to end the Russia-Georgia war may drive wedge between US and EU.

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World

Russia courts old allies, steps up defiance of the West

President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that Russia is 'a nation to be reckoned with.'

Reporters on the Job

Cheney visit: U.S. treads tightrope on Georgia aid

The Bush administration announces $1 billion in aid but no military assistance.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about separatist provinces, presidential leadership, the Equal Rights Amendment, and cellphones on airplanes.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about Russia's invasion of Georgia and residency laws against sex offenders.

The Monitor's View: Medvedev's 'principles'

In foreign policy, Russia's president is straddling two different centuries.

Russia tries to exploit division in Europe

Moscow's strategy to drive a wedge between European countries was on display during Monday's EU crisis meeting.

Reporters on the Job

Opinion: Cracks in Putin's kingdom

Serious voices in Russia are doubting his judgment on Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

E.U. talks tough on Russia

In an emergency session Monday, European Union leaders threatened to postpone talks on a pact with Russia unless Russian troops pull back from positions in Georgia.

West mulls few options in Georgia-Russia crisis

It gingerly considers how to set consequences for Russia and maintain cooperation.

Opinion: Farewell to world peace?

The Georgian conflict ended 1,716 days of no war between nations. But trends favor peace.