Грузия признала уход из Кодорского ущелья
Shota Utiashvili, the official representative of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs, confirmed reports that on August 12th, Georgia removed all of its divisions from the Kodori Gorge, reports an IA Regnum correspondent.
"In connection with the situation that has developed, we have completely vacated the Kodori Gorge. Now there are no Georgian formations there, and neither are there police or civilians," said Shota Utiashvili.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Upper part of Kodori Gorge under Abkhazian control
Верхняя часть Кодорского ущелья взята под контроль Абхазии
The armed forces of Abkhazia have completed an operation in the upper part of the Kodori Gorge. As Christian Bzhaniya, head of the press office of the President of Abkhazia, reports, soldiers have completely freed the territory from Georgian forces.
Let's remember that Georgia was given an ultimatum to disarm and remove its forces, which first entered the area in the summer of 2006 on the pretext of being special ops policemen, from the upper part of the Kodori Gorge. The presence of armies in this region is a violation of the basic agreements on separating the parties according to the Moscow treaty. In response to tensions in a zone which is the responsibility of CIS peacekeeping forces for the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, the forces were reinforced last night by the Russian Airborne Troops. Abkhazia stated that Georgian formations are beginning a military operation to clear out the upper part of the Kodori Gorge.
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The armed forces of Abkhazia have completed an operation in the upper part of the Kodori Gorge. As Christian Bzhaniya, head of the press office of the President of Abkhazia, reports, soldiers have completely freed the territory from Georgian forces.
Let's remember that Georgia was given an ultimatum to disarm and remove its forces, which first entered the area in the summer of 2006 on the pretext of being special ops policemen, from the upper part of the Kodori Gorge. The presence of armies in this region is a violation of the basic agreements on separating the parties according to the Moscow treaty. In response to tensions in a zone which is the responsibility of CIS peacekeeping forces for the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, the forces were reinforced last night by the Russian Airborne Troops. Abkhazia stated that Georgian formations are beginning a military operation to clear out the upper part of the Kodori Gorge.
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Georgia points out NATO's mistakes and requests arms from the alliance
Грузия указывает на ошибки НАТО и просит оружия у Альянса
Georgia's Ambassador to NATO Revaz Beshidze stated on August 12th that NATO "has made a greater mistake by not allowing Georgia to join the Membership Action Plan (MAP) of the alliance this year." As Reuters reports, after a meeting with 26 representatives from the countries of the alliance in Brussels, Beshidze stated that the organization had given Russia "a green light" to attack Georgia.
"This is our firm position, and it has only solidified after the Russian attacks. The big mistake was not allowing Georgia and Ukraine join MAP in Bucharest," he emphasized, declaring that the recent events in Georgia "were caused by this mistake." He also reported that he requested a delivery of arms from NATO, primarily new locating stations which had been destroyed by Russian aircraft. In response, the Secretary General of NATO stated that the alliance "had received a series of requests from Georgia for aid, which will be considered." The Georgian Ambassador also expressed regret that the positions of "many NATO countries are very far from the coordinated position of the other governments."
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Georgia's Ambassador to NATO Revaz Beshidze stated on August 12th that NATO "has made a greater mistake by not allowing Georgia to join the Membership Action Plan (MAP) of the alliance this year." As Reuters reports, after a meeting with 26 representatives from the countries of the alliance in Brussels, Beshidze stated that the organization had given Russia "a green light" to attack Georgia.
"This is our firm position, and it has only solidified after the Russian attacks. The big mistake was not allowing Georgia and Ukraine join MAP in Bucharest," he emphasized, declaring that the recent events in Georgia "were caused by this mistake." He also reported that he requested a delivery of arms from NATO, primarily new locating stations which had been destroyed by Russian aircraft. In response, the Secretary General of NATO stated that the alliance "had received a series of requests from Georgia for aid, which will be considered." The Georgian Ambassador also expressed regret that the positions of "many NATO countries are very far from the coordinated position of the other governments."
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Russian soldiers find Georgian plan of action in South Ossetia
Российские военные обнаружили план действий Грузии в Южной Осетии
The Georgian army's plan of action was discovered in a Georgian staff car in South Ossetia. As an official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense reports, it is of particular interest since it reveals the first and following stages of action of the Georgian army and sheds light on the true intentions of Tbilisi in relation to South Ossetia. ITAR-TASS provided the report.
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The Georgian army's plan of action was discovered in a Georgian staff car in South Ossetia. As an official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense reports, it is of particular interest since it reveals the first and following stages of action of the Georgian army and sheds light on the true intentions of Tbilisi in relation to South Ossetia. ITAR-TASS provided the report.
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Curfew in effect in South Ossetian capital
В столице Южной Осетии введен комендантский час
Under a decision made by the government of South Ossetia, a curfew will be put in place in the capital Tskhinvali. From 19:00 to 06:00 no one with arms should be seen on the streets. The decision was made for the security of the population. It is not yet known how long the curfew will last.
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Under a decision made by the government of South Ossetia, a curfew will be put in place in the capital Tskhinvali. From 19:00 to 06:00 no one with arms should be seen on the streets. The decision was made for the security of the population. It is not yet known how long the curfew will last.
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Yushchenko claims that Russian Black Sea Fleet involves Ukraine in a international conflict
Ющенко заявляет, что ЧФ России втянул Украину в международный конфликт
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko considers the use of ships from the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which is based in Sevastopol, in military operations or for the creation of a sea blockade along the Georgian coastline a dangerous precedent. He made the statement today, August 12th, at a briefing in the airport "Simferopol," reports an IA Regnum correspondent.
"It's a dangerous precedent, in so far as it is through such precedents that Ukraine is drawn into international conflicts against its wishes," said the president of Ukraine. For this reason, explained Viktor Yushchenko, the Ukrainian MFA made the corresponding statement on August 10th in which it expressed the necessity to begin negotiations.
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Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko considers the use of ships from the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which is based in Sevastopol, in military operations or for the creation of a sea blockade along the Georgian coastline a dangerous precedent. He made the statement today, August 12th, at a briefing in the airport "Simferopol," reports an IA Regnum correspondent.
"It's a dangerous precedent, in so far as it is through such precedents that Ukraine is drawn into international conflicts against its wishes," said the president of Ukraine. For this reason, explained Viktor Yushchenko, the Ukrainian MFA made the corresponding statement on August 10th in which it expressed the necessity to begin negotiations.
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Political Scientist: Ukrainian MFA possibly busy with preparations to declare war against Russia
МИД Украины вовсю занят подготовкой к объявлению войны против России: политолог
"The position of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the Caucasian conflict is absolutely clear. It was planned." Mikhail Porgebinsky, director of the Kiev Center for Political and Conflict Studies, made the statement today, August 12th, at a press conference, reports an IA Regnum correspondent in Kiev.
"The Baltic States along with Poland and the President of Ukraine are trying to declare their own position regarding their friendship with President Saakashvili. However, they haven't said one word about the destruction of thousands of people in South Ossetia," said Porgebinsky.
He noted: "I think now the Ukrainian authorities live in a different world from the Ukrainian people. They are creating their own program. In fact, the president has approval ratings of just 5%. And if we were to check the ratings of the Ukrainian MFA, it would probably be negative. And yet these people are making decisions."
"The statement from the Ukrainian MFA about not letting the Russian Black Sea Fleet return to Sevastopol is a sign of preparations to declare war on Russia," stated the expert.
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"The position of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the Caucasian conflict is absolutely clear. It was planned." Mikhail Porgebinsky, director of the Kiev Center for Political and Conflict Studies, made the statement today, August 12th, at a press conference, reports an IA Regnum correspondent in Kiev.
"The Baltic States along with Poland and the President of Ukraine are trying to declare their own position regarding their friendship with President Saakashvili. However, they haven't said one word about the destruction of thousands of people in South Ossetia," said Porgebinsky.
He noted: "I think now the Ukrainian authorities live in a different world from the Ukrainian people. They are creating their own program. In fact, the president has approval ratings of just 5%. And if we were to check the ratings of the Ukrainian MFA, it would probably be negative. And yet these people are making decisions."
"The statement from the Ukrainian MFA about not letting the Russian Black Sea Fleet return to Sevastopol is a sign of preparations to declare war on Russia," stated the expert.
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Dmitry Medvedev calls Georgian ceasefire statement "lies"
Дмитрий Медведев назвал "враньем" заявления Грузии о прекращении огня
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev refutes Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili's claim that Georgia has not fired any shots in the last two days. Medvedev referred to "these lies" today, August 12th, in a joint press conference with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. According to the Russian president, for the past two days, the Georgian side has fired on the South Ossetians with artillery and small arms; South Ossetian residents are among the victims. "As for the Georgian president's statement that a ceasefire has been observed for the past two days--these are lies," said Medvedev at a press conference in Moscow after talks with the French president.
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev refutes Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili's claim that Georgia has not fired any shots in the last two days. Medvedev referred to "these lies" today, August 12th, in a joint press conference with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. According to the Russian president, for the past two days, the Georgian side has fired on the South Ossetians with artillery and small arms; South Ossetian residents are among the victims. "As for the Georgian president's statement that a ceasefire has been observed for the past two days--these are lies," said Medvedev at a press conference in Moscow after talks with the French president.
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