DW-WORLD: Merkel Calls For Caucasus Summit Ahead of Baltic Tour German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a summit of Georgia's neighbors following the country's recent conflict with Russia.
On Monday, she heads to the Baltics to lobby for a more nuanced approach towards Moscow. (25.08.2008) DW-WORLD: West Slammed for Caucasus Policy and Kosovo Diplomats Wage Verbal War as South Ossetia Crisis Flares Up ...
Tensions flare on Georgian borders ... Recognition Romanian President Traian Basescu has strongly criticized the West's policy on the Caucasus, joining a growing number of voices which claim the West's recognition of Kosovo's independence created the problem. (23.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Russia Retains Control Over Georgian Port as Tensions Increase Russian forces were still deployed deep inside Georgia Saturday, Aug. 22, keeping their grip on a strategic port city, as Moscow continued to brush aside Western accusations it was failing to abide by a ceasefire deal. (23.08.2008) DW-WORLD: EU, US Leaders Criticize Incomplete Russian Withdrawal Despite a Friday deadline to completely withdraw from Georgia, Russian forces are reportedly still in key positions Saturday, prompting criticism from EU and US leaders. (23.08.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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