2008-07-08
Russia’s Escalation of the Conflicts in Georgia:
A Brief Chronology of Recent Actions
Moscow’s attempt at de facto annexation through military & legal means
violates Georgia’s sovereignty, prompting international condemnation >>>
2008-07-07
OSCE Confirms Russian Fighter Jet Shot & Destroyed
Georgian Unmanned Police Aircraft on April 20
Report: “Absent compelling evidence to the contrary, an aircraft owned by the
Russian Federation…shot down a Georgian UAV within Georgian airspace” >>>
2008-07-07
World Condemns Russian Actions in Abkhazia, Georgia
NATO, EU, OSCE, US & others call for reversal of illegal actions by Moscow
that dangerously increase risk of conflict & violate Georgian sovereignty >>>
2008-07-02
Russia Expands Illegal Activity in Abkhazia as Bombs Rock Territory; Moscow’s “Absolute Control” Thwarts Peace Efforts, Says Georgian FM
Separatist rebels close border with Georgia following outbreak of gang warfare;
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly & Georgian Patriarch criticize Moscow >>>
2008-06-12
European Parliament Calls for Replacement of Russian Troops in
Georgia; EU-US Summit Calls on Russia to Respect Georgia’s Borders
“Russian troops have lost their role of neutral and impartial peacekeepers,” Parliament
declares; Ferrero-Waldner applauds Georgian peace initiative for Abkhazia >>>
2008-06-02
Ethnic Cleansing in Abkhazia: The history of how up to 5,000 civilians were
slaughtered & several hundred thousand more displaced in the 1990s
Wartime crimes and population distortions at root of rebel regime’s illegitimacy;
return of refugees key to resolving separatist conflicts >>>
2008-05-31
Russia Illegally Deploys New Troops in Abkhazia; Georgia Calls for
Immediate Withdrawal, Condemns Reckless Escalation
In apparent prelude to military action, Russia cites former President Putin’s
widely condemned April 16 decree establishing ties with separatist rebels >>>
2008-05-26
United Nations Confirms Russian Fighter Jet Shot & Destroyed
Georgian Unmanned Police Aircraft on April 20:
Attacking “aircraft belonged to the Russian air force,” report concludes based
on radar, other data; Russian fighter placed civilian aircraft in peril >>>
2008-05-23
Georgia’s Parliamentary Elections:
Official Preliminary Outcomes in Comparison w/Parallel Vote Tabulations,
Opinion Polling & Exit Polls >>>
2008-05-21
OSCE Monitors Highlight “Concrete and Substantial Progress” &
“Transparent Manner” of Election Administration in Parliamentary Vote
Despite problems, “election day was overall calm and assessed positively”;
monitors note media freedom, “strong engagement of civil society” >>>
2008-05-17
UN General Assembly Recognizes Ethnic Cleansing of Georgians
in Abkhazia, Calls for Swift Return of IDPs
President Saakashvili Hails “Historic” Resolution, Reiterates Peace Proposals >>>
2008-05-14
Georgia Sends Peace Envoy to Meet Separatist Rebels in
First Direct Talks Since 2007
Russia ignores international criticism of its “provocative” actions,
as Georgia initiates effort to change peacekeeping format >>>
2008-05-09
Calls Grow for International Mediation & Change of Peacekeeping
Format, as Russian Troop Numbers Increase
World leaders continue to criticize Russia’s annexation of Abkhazia region,
offer unqualified support for Georgia’s sovereignty and independence >>>
2008-05-05
Disinformation Campaign: Russia & Separatist Rebels
Falsely Allege Two Georgian Drones Shot Down on May 4
Assertions aim to justify illegal buildup of troops & hardware in Abkhazia;
Georgia asks UN to investigate “air defense systems” of separatist rebels >>>
2008-05-02
Georgia Appeals to UN & CIS as Russia Moves In More Troops
UN Observer Mission not informed about troop levels; Prime Minister of Georgia decries illegal militarization, world leaders voice concern >>>
2008-05-01
NATO Accuses Russia of Undermining Stability in Abkhazia,
As Georgia & Ukraine Issue Call for Peaceful Settlement
EU, OSCE & US Also Criticize Movement of Russian Troops Into Conflict Zone,
Offer Unqualified Support for Georgia >>>
2008-04-30
EU Condemns Increase of Russian Troop Levels in Abkhazia,
As President of Georgia Appeals for Peace
“We can build our prosperity together,” President Saakashvili Tells Residents of
Abkhazia & South Ossetia
“Unilateral increase of Russian troops number in Abkhazia is irresponsible and
provocative step”: MFA of Georgia >>>
2008-04-29
NATO Backs Georgia in Dispute with Russia, Seeks Reversal of
Recent Moves by Russia in Abkhazia
“When do we draw a line?” Asks Georgian Special Envoy Bakradze
in High-Level Meeting with NATO >>>
2008-04-24
Overview of World Reaction:
International leaders increasingly urge Russia to revoke its decisions, respect
Georgia’s sovereignty, and support Georgia’s plan for peaceful conflict
resolution >>>
2008-04-24
Georgia’s Values of Democracy, Freedom and Dignity Are Under
Attack from Russia: President Saakashvili
In Address to Nation, President Underscores Determination to Unite Country,
Redouble Reform Efforts & Engage International Community >>>
2008-04-21
Russian Fighter Violates Georgian Airspace,
Downs Georgian Aircraft
NATO-Standard Radar & On-Board Video Confirm Details of Confrontation;
Attack Is Latest Russian Step in “Creeping Annexation” of Abkhazia >>>
2008-04-18
World Condemns Russia’s Breach of Georgia’s Sovereignty:
NATO, EU, U.S. & Others Call for Reversal of Decree That
Amounts to the Legal Recognition of Abkhazia & South Ossetia >>>
2008-04-17
From Creeping to Sweeping Annexation:
Implications of Russia’s Establishment of Legal Links with
Abkhazia & South Ossetia >>>
2008-04-16
Georgian President Launches Ministerial Working Group to Advance New Peace Plan for Abkhazia
Ministers Convene to Develop Roadmap to “Unlimited Autonomy,” Free Economic Zone; President Reaches Out to Russia & International Community >>>
2008-04-08
Consultations Set to Begin to Replace Russian Peacekeepers in
Abkhazia, as Part of Peace Plan that Includes Free Economic Zone
Germany, France, Britain, UK rebuke Russia, demand reversal of its decisions
that breach Georgia’s sovereignty >>>
2008-04-04
Georgia’s Future in NATO:
Outcomes of Bucharest Summit, Next Steps for Reform &
New Peace Initiative for Abkhazia >>> |
