Russia-Georgia Conflict in August 2008 : Context and Implications for U.S. Interests.
Reviews background on 2008 Russia-Georgia war in South Ossetia region. Summarizes action in Abkhazia and Western Georgia, subsequent ceasefire, occupation operations, partial Russian withdrawal, Russian recognition of independence of the region, the follow-on ceasefire agreement, and status conferen...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Summary: | Reviews background on 2008 Russia-Georgia war in South Ossetia region. Summarizes action in Abkhazia and Western Georgia, subsequent ceasefire, occupation operations, partial Russian withdrawal, Russian recognition of independence of the region, the follow-on ceasefire agreement, and status conference meetings in Geneva; and addresses implications for Georgia and Russia. Covers international humanitarian assistance, U.S. reaction to Russian recognition declaration, U.S.-Georgia Charter, U.S. assistance, Georgia and NATO membership action plan, Congressional response, and recent legislation. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |