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Russia has no plans to annex Georgian territories - Putin
25/10/200615:40Russia's actions in relation to Georgia are not driven by its alleged territorial ambitions in the South Caucasus region or by plans to prevent Georgia from joining NATO, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday during a televised question-and-answer session.
Georgia-Russia dialogue should resume - Georgian speaker
18/10/200620:19Political dialogue between Georgia and Russia should resume, the speaker of Georgia's parliament said Wednesday. "Despite suddenly aggravated relations, political dialogue with Russia should continue," Nino Burdzhanadze told journalists.
UN resolution on Georgia reflects all Russia's main proposals
13/10/200621:23The UN Security Council resolution proposed by Russia on Georgia, adopted unanimously Friday, reflected all the main Russian proposals on easing tensions in Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.
Duma ratifies agreements on Russian military presence in Georgia
06/10/200615:31Russia's lower house of parliament ratified Friday agreements on the transit of Russian military cargo and personnel through Georgia, and on the terms, order of operation and withdrawal from Russian military bases in Georgia.
Wrap: Putin warns against using language of blackmail with Russia
04/10/200619:18"I would not recommend that anyone use the language of provocation and blackmail against Russia," Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with senior members of the lower house of parliament, who considered a draft statement on Georgia Wednesday.
Moscow-Tbilisi rail links to be suspended from Tuesday - RZD
02/10/200619:18Russian Railways (RZD) said Monday it was suspending rail travel between Moscow and Tbilisi October 3 following the government's decision to put a temporary ban on all transportation links with its southern neighbor after an espionage scandal.
OSCE head visits Georgia to discuss tensions with Russia
02/10/200612:27OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, said earlier Sunday: "I appeal to all concerned parties to abide by the principles of international law, to abstain from provocations, to establish a direct dialogue and to find a quick solution."
