Abkhazia will not discuss replacement of Russian peacekeepers- Bagapsh
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posted by zaina19 on March, 2007 as Imperialism
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 3/4/2007 1:25 AM CAUCASIAN KNOT / NEWS 2/3/2007 Katanandov expects new players to appear in Kondopoga case Sergey Katanandov, head of Karelia, does not exclude that in the course of investigation of the criminal cases, initiated on the outcomes of the events in the city of Kondopoga, new figures can appear. "Now, the prosecution office is investigating the behaviour of militia, new players can appear, and top-tank militia officials can be attracted," Mr. Katanandov said. He noted that in the process of investigation the responsibility level can be increased for employees of law enforcement bodies, who had been responsible for situation in Kondopoga in September 2006, when pogroms burst out, the RIA "Novosti" reports. "I do not exclude that responsibility can be toughened if required," Mr. Katanandov said. We remind you that the cause of the disorders in Kondopoga, Republic of Karelia, was a mass fight between local residents and ... >> full
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Katanandov expects new players to appear in Kondopoga case
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posted by zaina19 on as Imperialism
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 3/4/2007 1:25 AM CAUCASIAN KNOT / NEWS 2/3/2007 Katanandov expects new players to appear in Kondopoga case Sergey Katanandov, head of Karelia, does not exclude that in the course of investigation of the criminal cases, initiated on the outcomes of the events in the city of Kondopoga, new figures can appear. "Now, the prosecution office is investigating the behaviour of militia, new players can appear, and top-tank militia officials can be attracted," Mr. Katanandov said. He noted that in the process of investigation the responsibility level can be increased for employees of law enforcement bodies, who had been responsible for situation in Kondopoga in September 2006, when pogroms burst out, the RIA "Novosti" reports. "I do not exclude that responsibility can be toughened if required," Mr. Katanandov said. We remind you that the cause of the disorders in Kondopoga, Republic of Karelia, was a mass fight between local residents and ... >> full
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Georgia Accuses Russia of Shelling Disputed Gorge
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From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 3/12/2007 8:16 AM Monday, March 12, 2007 Georgia Accuses Russia of Shelling Disputed Gorge Georgia -- Abkhazia map (RFE/RL) TBILISI, March 12, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Georgian authorities today accused Russian helicopters of firing rockets at two Georgian-controlled villages in the separatist region of Abkhazia, RFE/R's Georgian Service reports. No injuries were reported in the incident, which reportedly took place late on March 11 in the Kodori Gorge. The gorge, which Georgian officials call Upper Abkhazia, is the only part of Abkhazia still under Tbilisi's control. Georgian Deputy Defense Minister Levan Nikoleishvili told a news briefing in Tbilisi the helicopters came from Russia. "According to our information, helicopters indeed entered the territory of Upper Abkhazia, where the bombing took place, from Russian territory," said Nikoleishvili. Abkhazia's separatist administration and the Russian air force denied involvement in the attack. Georgia's Security Council today is holding a special meeting on the incident. President Mikheil Saakashvili is in attendance. Abkhazia ... >> full
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Georgian Armed Forces on alert
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From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 3/12/2007 8:28 AM Georgian Armed Forces on alert The Georgian Defense Ministry confirmed bombardment of Kodori Gorge (Upper Abkhazia), Georgia’s Deputy Defense Minister Levan Nikoleishvili told reporters today. According to him, in connection with the incident, Georgian armed forces are confined to barracks. Under information of the Georgian side, bombs were thrown to Kodori Gorge from Russian helicopters last night. After that, from the direction of Tkvarcheli District controlled by Abkhazia, the strikes were directed towards Chkhalta, Gentsvisi and Ajara villages in Kodori Gorge. There are no casualties reported; however, the bombs damaged several buildings, including the building of the legitimate government, a school and police offices. Georgian governmental officials, including the interior minister, are now in Kutaisi Airport expecting flight to Kodori Gorge, which is delayed because of bad weather conditions. The Georgian interior ministry also confirmed the fact of bombarding Kodori Gorge. Investigation started on the accident. Permanent ... >> full
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Schroeder Calls U.S. Missile Shield Plans Absurd, Urges Stronger EU Ties With Russia
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From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 3/12/2007 8:55 AM Gerhard Schroeder / Photo from news.yahoo.com Gerhard Schroeder / Photo from news.yahoo.com Schroeder Calls U.S. Missile Shield Plans Absurd, Urges Stronger EU Ties With Russia 12.03.2007 MosNews U.S. plans to build a high-tech missile shield in Poland and the Czech Republic are dangerous and absurd, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said on Sunday. “The missile defense system planned by the United States and which is to be installed in eastern Europe is politically extremely dangerous,” Schroeder said in a speech in Dresden. “It is viewed, rightly, in Russia, and not only there, as an attempt to establish an absurd encirclement policy, a policy which is everything but in the interest of Europe,” he said. The United States wants to set up a radar system in the Czech Republic and a missile battery in Poland as part of a shield that would counter missiles fired by what Washington calls “rogue states” ... >> full
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