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 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 Isinbayeva breaks pole vault mark ...
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Georgia recalls ambassador to Moscow ... 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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