DW-WORLD:
Georgia Announces Unilateral Ceasefire in South Ossetia
Georgia announced an immediate unilateral ceasefire in the widening
conflict with Russia over the breakaway region of South Ossetia as
the UN Security Council resumed crisis talks on the Caucasus war.
(10.08.2008)
DW-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)
(Deutsche Welle)
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