Distraction Technique? Russia Talks Up Annexing Georgia Breakaway Republics to ‘Teach West a Lesson’
Putin’s ranter-in-chief Medvedev made not-so-thinly veiled threats on Wednesday against two regions in Georgia, a NATO and EU aspirant.
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Unelected EU Chief Vows Bloc Will Absorb Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova
Ursula von der Leyen, the German defence minister turned unelected leader of the European Commission, said the European Union will not be “complete” until Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and the Western Balkans are absorbed by it.
Breakaway Georgia Region Suspends Referendum on Joining Russia
The president of Georgia’s South Ossetia region, a Russian-backed self-proclaimed separatist state, suspended on Monday a planned referendum that would have seen South Ossetians vote on formally joining the Russian Federation, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported Tuesday.
Russia Signals Annexation of Parts of Ukraine and Georgia
Russia’s state-run Tass news service on Wednesday reported that the breakaway areas of Kherson in Ukraine and South Ossetia in Georgia will ask to be incorporated into Russia.
World View: The Colorful Mikheil Saakashvili ‘Invades’ Ukraine from Poland and Threatens Revolution
Contents: The colorful Mikhail Saakashvili ‘invades’ Ukraine from Poland and threatens revolution; Saakashvili to ‘march on Kiev’ and challenge Poroshenko government
Putin Meets ‘President’ of Georgia Breakaway Region South Ossetia
The “president” of South Ossetia, a breakaway province of Georgia, recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and thanked him for changing the area for the “better” through Moscow’s “full-scale assistance.”
Russia Integrates Georgian Breakaway Region’s Militia into Russian Forces
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the approval of an agreement that will effectively integrate the armed forces of Georgia’s South Ossetia region with the Russian military. Georgia condemned the move, which has been criticized as a plan to consume the entire province.
World View: Bank Run Worsens Italy’s Banking Crisis
Contents: Bank run worsens Italy’s banking crisis; Following the money, Sao Tome and Principe switches allegiance from Taiwan to China
Leader of Georgian Breakaway Region Demands to ‘Be Reunited with Brotherly Russia’
South Ossetia President Leonid Tibilov announced he is ready to unify the Georgian breakaway region with Russia.
ICC: Russia Reduced Ethnic Georgian Population in War Zone by 75 Percent in 2008
The International Crime Court (ICC) announced plans to open an inquiry into the 2008 Russia-Georgia War. The prosecutor wants to investigate alleged human rights abuses by Russia.
Russia Single-Handedly Moves Its Border into Georgian Territory
The Russian government has unilaterally moved its nation’s border nearly a mile into Georgian territory through South Ossetia. Not surprisingly, a British Petroleum (BP) oil pipeline is in the region.
World View: France Reverses Policy, Will Sell Advanced Defense Weapons to Georgia
Contents: France reverses policy, will sell advanced defense weapons to Georgia; Greece joins Zimbabwe and Cuba in missing an IMF payment; Congress may enable bankruptcy courts for Puerto Rico; What were you doing last night at 23:59:60?
Putin Signs ‘Effective Annexation’ Treaty Claiming Georgia’s South Ossetia
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty with South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia, that allows Russia to fully control the region. The pact with South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov, a former KGB agent, came on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
World View: Karachi Pakistan Fears ‘Nuclear Nightmare’ over Planned Nuclear Reactors
Greece threatens to confiscate German property as war reparations; South Ossetia discourages trips to Georgia for medical care; Karachi Pakistan fears ‘nuclear nightmare’ over planned nuclear reactors
‘Effective Annexation’: Russia and Georgia’s South Ossetia Sign Integration Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a treaty with South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia, that will effectively annex the region to Russia early next week. The Treaty of Alliance and Integration allows Moscow to control its foreign policy, border, and security.