Следственный комитет РФ: Все тренировочные сборы грузинских военнослужащих проводились офицерами армии США
All training sessions for Georgian servicemen were conducted by officers of the US army. The statement was made on August 20th at a Moscow press conference by Dmitry Shalkov, chairman of the military department of the Investigations Committee of the Prosecutor General's Office, reports an IA Regnum correspondent.
The representative of the prosecutor's office revealed the findings from the interrogations of six Georgian servicemen, who confirmed that the Georgian attack on South Ossetia was not spontaneous but rather a carefully planned military operation.
Boris Salmaksov, deputy head of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Prosecutor's Office, stated that Russian investigators are familiar with seized Georgian maps, which contain a step-by-step plan for a military campaign in South Ossetia. According to the Prosecutor's Office, the testimonies of the detained Georgian soldiers are evidence that the operaton was planned in advance. Salmaksov quoted one soldier as saying "we were going to free our territory from Ossetians." Another Georgian soldier said that on August 7th, he was given orders to prepare a rocket artillery system to bombard Tskhinvali.
According to the interrogated prisoners, all training sessions for the Georgian army were conducted by officers of the US armed forces. Georgia also used photographs of the region taken by American satellites, stated representatives of the Investigative Committee of Russia.
IA Regnum
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Abkhazia parliament appeals to Russian leadership to recognize independence of republic
Парламент Абхазии принял обращение к руководству России признать независимость республики
On August 20th, the parliament of Abkhazia appealed to the leadership of Russia "with the request to recognize the independence of the republic." At an emergency session of parliament, the deputies approved President Sergey Bagapsh's appeal to the Russian leadership. As an IA Regnum correspondent reports, in the proposal, Bagapsh calls on Russia to recognize Abkhazia as a sovereign state and to sign a bilateral treaty of friendship and mutual aid.
On August 21st, a national conference will also take place in Sokhumi where an appeal to Russia to recognize the independence of the republic will also be made.
IA Regnum
On August 20th, the parliament of Abkhazia appealed to the leadership of Russia "with the request to recognize the independence of the republic." At an emergency session of parliament, the deputies approved President Sergey Bagapsh's appeal to the Russian leadership. As an IA Regnum correspondent reports, in the proposal, Bagapsh calls on Russia to recognize Abkhazia as a sovereign state and to sign a bilateral treaty of friendship and mutual aid.
On August 21st, a national conference will also take place in Sokhumi where an appeal to Russia to recognize the independence of the republic will also be made.
IA Regnum
In Georgia there's already talk about dissolving government
В Грузии уже говорят об отставке правительства
Minority MP of Georgia Paata Davitaia is not satisfied with the efforts of Parliament. According to Davitaia, as martial law is still in effect, it is still too early to discuss the topic, but as soon as the situation stabilizes, he will ask for the dissolution of the government.
Davitaia noted that the current situation clearly demonstrates the ineffectiveness of a divided government. According to him, when there was criticism, the parliament worked much more effectively for Georgia and more efficiently solved organizational problems. "Changes must take place in the government; it is necessary to replace some of the ministers," noted Davitaia, however, he refrained from naming them.
IA Regnum
Minority MP of Georgia Paata Davitaia is not satisfied with the efforts of Parliament. According to Davitaia, as martial law is still in effect, it is still too early to discuss the topic, but as soon as the situation stabilizes, he will ask for the dissolution of the government.
Davitaia noted that the current situation clearly demonstrates the ineffectiveness of a divided government. According to him, when there was criticism, the parliament worked much more effectively for Georgia and more efficiently solved organizational problems. "Changes must take place in the government; it is necessary to replace some of the ministers," noted Davitaia, however, he refrained from naming them.
IA Regnum
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Russian army units stationed at entrance to Sachkhere region
რუსული არმიის ნაწილები საჩხერის რაიონის შესასვლელთან განლაგდნენ
Russian army units are stationed at the entrance to the Sachkhere region, but at least for now, are not hurrying to enter the region. Zurab Tsertsadze, administrator of Sachkhere, told "Interpressnews" of the situation.
"Approximately 20 military vehicles positioned themselves at the entrance to the Sachkhere region at around 17:30. They haven't tried to make contact with us and haven't made any sort of announcement. They are remaining in their positions and no one has gone near them," said Zurab Tsertsadze.
According to Tsertsadze, residents of Sachkhere are again participating in a protest.
Russian forces tried to enter Sachkhere today at 12:00. Policemen and residents jointly sought to begin protests; however, after the half-hour talks, the Russian soldiers pulled back.
Interpressnews [Georgian news agency]
Russian army units are stationed at the entrance to the Sachkhere region, but at least for now, are not hurrying to enter the region. Zurab Tsertsadze, administrator of Sachkhere, told "Interpressnews" of the situation.
"Approximately 20 military vehicles positioned themselves at the entrance to the Sachkhere region at around 17:30. They haven't tried to make contact with us and haven't made any sort of announcement. They are remaining in their positions and no one has gone near them," said Zurab Tsertsadze.
According to Tsertsadze, residents of Sachkhere are again participating in a protest.
Russian forces tried to enter Sachkhere today at 12:00. Policemen and residents jointly sought to begin protests; however, after the half-hour talks, the Russian soldiers pulled back.
Interpressnews [Georgian news agency]
Russian occupiers blew up reservist base in Osiauri
რუსმა ოკუპანტებმა ოსიაურის რეზერვისტთა ბაზა ააფეთქეს
Members of the Russian occupational army have blown up the Osiauri reservist base situated in the Khashuri region. "Interpressnews" was informed of the incident by Shota Utiashvili, chief analyst of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to Utiashvili, the base's infrastructure was completely destroyed, though luckily, technical equipment had been removed from the base a while ago.
Interpressnews [Georgian news agency]
Members of the Russian occupational army have blown up the Osiauri reservist base situated in the Khashuri region. "Interpressnews" was informed of the incident by Shota Utiashvili, chief analyst of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to Utiashvili, the base's infrastructure was completely destroyed, though luckily, technical equipment had been removed from the base a while ago.
Interpressnews [Georgian news agency]
Russian General Staff: Georgia preparing terrorist acts against peacekeepers and civilians
Генштаб: Грузия готовит теракты против миротворцев и мирных жителей
Georgia continues to increase its armed forces and is preparing harassing attacks against peacekeepers and civilians. The statement was made by Anatoliy Nogovitsyn, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, during a press conference in Moscow. The general also added that similar reports are "supported by concrete provocative actions by the Georgians."
As IA Regnum reported earlier, during a session of the anti-terrorism committee, head of the Federal Security Services of the Russian Federation Alexander Bortnikov reported that Russia is strengthening its state anti-terror defense organizations, in particular those situated in the southern part of the country, in connection with the recent reports of preparations by Georgian special forces to commit terrorist acts.
IA Regnum
Georgia continues to increase its armed forces and is preparing harassing attacks against peacekeepers and civilians. The statement was made by Anatoliy Nogovitsyn, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, during a press conference in Moscow. The general also added that similar reports are "supported by concrete provocative actions by the Georgians."
As IA Regnum reported earlier, during a session of the anti-terrorism committee, head of the Federal Security Services of the Russian Federation Alexander Bortnikov reported that Russia is strengthening its state anti-terror defense organizations, in particular those situated in the southern part of the country, in connection with the recent reports of preparations by Georgian special forces to commit terrorist acts.
IA Regnum
Russian General Staff: Israel delivered various arms to Georgia
Генштаб РФ: Израиль поставлял Грузии различные виды оружия
Anatoliy Nogovitsyn, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, confirmed reports that Israel participated in equipping the Georgians. The statement was made in a briefing to journalists.
According to Nogovitsyn, Israel provided Georgia with 8 types of drones, around 100 mine-clearing devices, and 500 sets of camouflage nets.
IA Regnum
Anatoliy Nogovitsyn, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, confirmed reports that Israel participated in equipping the Georgians. The statement was made in a briefing to journalists.
According to Nogovitsyn, Israel provided Georgia with 8 types of drones, around 100 mine-clearing devices, and 500 sets of camouflage nets.
IA Regnum
Nogovitsyn: US Ambassador agrees with Russian chronology of war in South Ossetia
Ноговицын: Посол США согласился с российской хронологией войны в Южной Осетии
During a press conference in Moscow, Anatoliy Nogovitsyn, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, told journalists that the US Ambassador to Russia has agreed with the chronology of events in South Ossetia, according to the Russians. According to Nogovitsyn, the decision to introduce the Russian army into South Ossetia was made after the first killing of a peacekeeper by the Georgians.
IA Regnum
During a press conference in Moscow, Anatoliy Nogovitsyn, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, told journalists that the US Ambassador to Russia has agreed with the chronology of events in South Ossetia, according to the Russians. According to Nogovitsyn, the decision to introduce the Russian army into South Ossetia was made after the first killing of a peacekeeper by the Georgians.
IA Regnum
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