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If Russia's leaving, S. Ossetia town asks: Why build a new road?
The residents of Akhalgori, a town located just 25 miles from Georgia's capital, say Russian troops are creating a new military supply route.
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In Georgia, refugees wait for promised US aid
Many wonder if Congress will honor its $1 billion commitment if amid the financial crisis. Some lawmakers were already opposed to the deal.
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After war, Russia's influence expands
The war with Georgia has many calling for North and South Ossetia to unite.
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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.
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Smooth start to E.U. patrols in Georgia
European Union monitors began patrolling Georgian territory Wednesday.
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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.
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Russia woos Georgian territory with jobs, tourists
Moscow is offering Abkhazia a set of economic benefits, on top of a security guarantee.
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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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Moscow's moves in Georgia track a script by right-wing prophet
Is Alexander Dugin really the new sage of the Kremlin?
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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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Russia courts old allies, steps up defiance of the West
President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that Russia is 'a nation to be reckoned with.'
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The Monitor's View: Medvedev's 'principles'
In foreign policy, Russia's president is straddling two different centuries.
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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.
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Opinion: Cracks in Putin's kingdom
Serious voices in Russia are doubting his judgment on Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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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.
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