DW-WORLD:
Obama, McCain Use Georgia to Boost Foreign Policy Profile
Barack Obama said he supports President Bush's position in the
Caucasus crisis, while John McCain used the conflict to highlight
his foreign policy skills.
But the next US president will have to
repair ties with Russia. (22.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
Russia: 10 Days Needed for Georgia Pullout
Russia promised to withdraw most forces from deep inside Georgia,
but was set to retain a military presence in two separatist regions
and a buffer zone. Troops will need 10 days for a full withdrawal,
a commander said. (22.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
Russia Begins Troop Withdrawal, but Unease Remains in Georgia
The Kremlin announced it had begun its first substantial troop
pullbacks in Georgia, but army-operated road and rail checkpoints
remained in place throughout the areas occupied by Russian forces.
(21.08.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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