Windows to Russia

For some of those witnessing the fighting in the Caucasus over the past few days, the narrative is straightforward and easy. The plucky republic of Georgia, with just a few million citizens, was attacked by its giant eastern neighbour, Russia. Add to this all the stereotypes of the cold war era, and you are presented […]

1. The first is not to resort to the use of force. 2. The second is to halt all military action. 3. The third is free access to humanitarian aid. 4. The fourth is that Georgian Armed Forces should return to their bases. 5. The fifth is that Russian Armed Forces should pull back to […]

(MOSCOW) —Russian President Dmitri Medvedev ordered a halt to military action in Georgia Tuesday, saying it had punished Georgia and restored security for civilians and Russian peacekeepers in South Ossetia. In a nationally televised speech he ordered the military to defend itself and quash any aggressive action and armed resistance from Georgian forces. Russia’s foreign […]

Russia ‘ends Georgia operation’

Hello, Lets see what is happening in Georgia….——————————————————————————1. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose country currently chairs the EU, is to meet Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow before travelling to Georgia for talks with its president, Mikhail Saakashvili.