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Putin accuses U.S. of orchestrating Georgian war

Posted by admin82770 from CNN

Putin accuses U.S. of orchestrating Georgian war. Putin accuses U.S. of orchestrating Georgian war. Putin accuses U.S. of orchestrating Georgian war. Putin accuses U.S. of orchestrating Georgian war

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US, Europe denounce Russian support for Georgian provinces' independence

Posted by Sandyenglish

The US and Western European powers have issued vitriolic denunciations of Russia's decision to recognize the independence of the two breakaway provinces of Georgia-South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Russian President Dimitry Medvedev signed a decree Tuesday backing independence for the provinces, just one day after both houses of the Russian parliament voted unanimously to call on Medvedev to take the action.

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Why was Cheney's guy in Georgia before the war?

Posted by Jeff from Latimesblogs.latimes

The LA Times posted a blog entry today asking why Dick Cheney's top aide was in Georgia before it invaded South Ossetia. Separately, the blogosphere is buzzing over Karl Rove's "vacation" to Yalta in which he appeared on a panel with Georgian President Saakashvili before the war.

Personally, I was struck by the photos of Putin and Bush at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, seemingly relaxed, as Russian troops invaded Georgia. However, contrarian reports of their demeanor exist.

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Top Foreign Affairs Dem Wants $1 Billion In Georgia Aid; Invasion Stalls Cooperation With Russia

Posted by mediaman

Russia's invasion of neighboring Georgia could one of the "most significant events to occur in Europe since the end of communism," according to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a potential Democratic vice-presidential candidate.

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On The Hill: War Survivors Group Condemns Russia's Use Of Munitions

Posted by mediaman

A Washington-based group that says it represents survivors of armed conflicts is condemning Russia's use of banned munitions in its war with neighboring Georgia.

Russia dropped cluster bombs on two towns in Georgia, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring dozens more, according to the group, known as Survivor Corps. More than 100 countries agreed to a ban on cluster munitions earlier this year because of the unacceptable harm they cause to civilians, the organization notes in an email.

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On The Hill: Georgia Crisis Will Make Russia 'Huge Challenge' For Next President

Posted by mediaman

The ongoing military crisis between Russia and neighboring Georgia "calls into question" the Russia policies of the last three presidents and the next president will have to re-evaluate those policies, according to a former top diplomat.

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On The Hill: Congressional Leaders Condemn Russian Invasion

Posted by mediaman

While President Bush and the two men who would succeed him have taken the headlines in responding to Russia's week-old military operation in neighboring Georgia, top House Democrats and Republicans have added their voices to the criticism. Leaders from both parties released a rare joint statement condemning Russia's actions.

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