Russia-Georgia Conflict in August 2008 : Context and Implications for U.S. Interests

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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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, Ru...

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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