Русская версияDW-WORLD:
Germany, EU Step Up Efforts to Help End Caucasian War
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday urgently called for an
"immediate and unconditional" ceasefire in the escalating war
between Russia and Georgia as Germany's foreign minister engaged in
phone diplomacy.
(10.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
German Leaders Split on Placing Blame in Caucasian War
Members of Germany's ruling coalition have alternately blamed
Russia and Georgia for the current conflict. A German expert says
they should focus on their potential as mediators -- and not rely
on US involvement. (10.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
Russia Sets Up Black Sea Blockade as Caucasus War Widens
Russia on Sunday intensified airstrikes and a naval blockade
against Georgia, as international diplomats sought ways to bring a
ceasefire to the Caucasus province South Ossetia. (10.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
Georgians to Leave South Ossetia as Focus Shifts to Black Sea
Georgian officials said Sunday that they are withdrawing their
forces from South Ossetia. Russan navy vessels meanwhile arrive at
Georgia's Black Sea coast in what could become the next hotspot of
the war. (10.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
Refugees Flee to Russia to Escape War in the Caucasus
As fighting between Russian and Georgian troops in South Ossetia
enters its fourth day, thousands of people are seeking shelter in
Russia. (10.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
UN Security Council Remains Deadlocked Over South Ossetia
The UN Security Council failed again to agree on a statement
regarding the breakaway South Ossetia enclave where fighting
between Russia and Georgia continued. Fighting has spread to the
separatist province Abkhazia. (09.08.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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