Russia: Other Points of View: ABKHAZIA versus GEORGIA: Implications for U.S. Policy toward Russia
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posted by circassiankama on March, 2010 as Abkhazia
ABKHAZIA versus GEORGIA: Implications for U.S. Policy toward Russia
Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:20 PM PDT
Johnson's Russia List By George Enteen, professor emeritus of Russian history, Penn State University
Most Americans have never heard of Abkhazia; if they have, the response
is 'O yes, that's one of the territories Russia has taken over from
Georgia.' Even some Russians will say, 'O yes, that's ours again.'
They are both wrong. Abkhazia is a small nation striving to maintain
its independence. But does it matter to us, Americans? Our policy
matters vitally to Abkhazians, because their status and destiny will be
affected by American policies. It matters indirectly to the United
States; affecting our stance toward Russia and the scope of
collaboration on a host of international issues that affect our
security.
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Abkhazia.gov: REPUBLIC OF ABKHAZIA'S DELEGATION CONTINUES ITS VISIT TO LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
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posted by circassiankama on as Abkhazia
REPUBLIC OF ABKHAZIA'S DELEGATION CONTINUES ITS VISIT TO LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
17/03/2010 18:20 ABKHAZIA, SUKHUM
A delegation of the Republic Abkhazia continues its visit to Latin
American countries, the press-service for the Foreign Ministry of the
Republic of Abkhazia said.
From
March 8 till March 12 the Abkhazia's delegation was in Bolivia where it
had meetings in the National Assembly, the National Chamber of
Commerce, as well as with the representatives of the country's
diplomatic corps.
During the meetings, a wide range of
questions connected with the process of establishing interaction and
developing cooperation between the sides was discussed.
As a
whole, all meetings were held in a warm friendly atmosphere. The
Bolivian side regarded with favor the issue of the recognition of
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Abkhazia.gov: ABKHAZIA'S PRESIDENT MET WITH UN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, CO-CHAIRMAN OF GENEVA TALKS ON SECURITY IN TRANSCAUCASIA ANTTI TURUNEN
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posted by circassiankama on as Abkhazia
ABKHAZIA'S PRESIDENT MET WITH UN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, CO-CHAIRMAN OF GENEVA TALKS ON SECURITY IN TRANSCAUCASIA ANTTI TURUNEN
17/03/2010 18:10 ABKHAZIA, SUKHUM
Today the President of Abkhazia Sergey Bagapsh met with the UN Special
Representative, a co-chairman of the Geneva talks on security in
Transcaucasia Antti Turunen.
"We've
always been on good terms with all UN Mission's representatives. I
would like to thank Mr. Johan Verbeke (Turunen's predecessor –
Apsnypress) through you, I couldn't do it earlier, for the big job he
did in Abkhazia. I'm ready to answer all the questions that are
interesting for you”, the head of the state said welcoming A. Turunen.
Antti
Turunen congratulated Bagapsh on the beginning of his second term as
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RFE/RL: Former UN Mediator, EU Special Representative Visit Abkhazia
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posted by circassiankama on as Abkhazia
Former UN Mediator, EU Special Representative Visit Abkhazia
 Abkhaz
leader Sergei Bagapsh (right) talks with the EU's South Caucasus envoy,
Peter Semneby, in Sukhumi, where Semneby has been a frequent visitor.
March 12, 2010
Ambassador Dieter Boden, who served from 1999-2002 as the UN
secretary-general's special representative for the Abkhaz conflict, returned
to Sukhumi this week after a seven-year hiatus for talks with Abkhaz
leaders, including Sergei Bagapsh, the breakaway Georgian region's de
facto president. He will travel to Tbilisi on March 17. EU special
representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby was scheduled to
arrive in Abkhazia on March 11. Boden is quoted as having
argued during his meetings in Sukhumi that it is in Abkhazia's interest
to continue participating in the talks in Geneva on security ...
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Condolences on the death of Vladislav Ardzinba
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posted by circassiankama on as Abkhazia
Condolences on the death of Vladislav Ardzinba
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| John Colarusso sent condolences in connection with the first President Vladislav Ardzinba's Death
March 11, 2010
The pictorial memorial to Ardzinba was very touching.
It was a great privilege for me to have known him, both before he became president of Abkhazia and during his tenure in office.
He
was a brave and strong man, who was also friendly and highly
intelligent. He had "the common touch," as we say in English: I first
met him in London at a conference in 1990. He and I, along with Slava
Chirikba and another Abkhazian, stayed up into the ... | |
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