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Russian Air Forces Ready to Participate in Operation in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 8, 2002) – The Russian Air Forces are ready to participate in the anti-terrorist operation in Georgia’s Pankisi gorge, Deputy Commander of the Russian Air Forces Anatoli Negovitsin told the reporters today. Russian media sources report quoting Air Forces’ official that the Russian fighter jets have not bombed the Georgian territories …
08/08/2002 - 16:46
Missing Russian Officer Found Dead
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 8, 2002) – Georgian law enforcers found the body of unknown man, allegedly of missing Russian officer Igor Zaetsev, in the suburbs of Georgian capital Tbilisi late on August 7. Russian media sources report that the san of Zaetsev has already identified his father’s body. Russian officer, employee of the Group …
Armenian-Russian Relations: ‘Strategic Partnership’ or Too Close for Comfort?
By Richard Giragosian, Reposted from RFE/RL 31 July 2002The strategic relationship between Armenia and Russia has significantly deepened in recent months, leading to concern over the parity of the relationship and some trepidation over Armenia’s mounting dependence on its larger partner. Armenia is the only country in the Transcaucasus to openly welcome a Russian military …
Russia Limits Flights of Georgian Airlines
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 8, 2002) – The Georgian government has been trying to negotiate with Russia concerning the lifting of the limitations on Tbilisi-Moscow flights carried by the Georgian Airlines – Airzena Company. Russian side restricted flights from 9 am to 3 am. Russia explained such a decision with the security issues, as the …
Russia Concerned With Georgia’s Refusal to Hand Over Detained Chechens
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 8, 2002) – Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov told the reporters that the Georgia’s refusal to hand over Chechens, detained near the border with Chechnya questions Georgian authorities intentions to fight terrorism. “Such an inconsistent policy of Georgia causes concern and raises the question – does Georgia really want to fight …
Pankisi Bombed Again
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 8, 2002) – Georgia’s Iron Mountain in Pankisi gorge was bombed last night by the flying objects, which entered the Georgian airspace from the Russian side.Georgian State Security Minister Valeri Khaburdzania told the reporters on August 7 that the report concerning the bombing is base on evidences given by the witnesses.Iron …
First Phase of Votes Recounting Finished
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 7, 2002) – Inventorying of the documentation on local election held in Tbilisi on June 2 is over. This was the first phase of recounting votes cast during the Tbilisi city council elections. It is anticipated that the ballots’ recounting will start on August 12. Before that the Central Election Commission …
07/08/2002 - 17:23
First Phase of Votes Recounting Finished
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 7, 2002) – Inventorying of the documentation on local election held in Tbilisi on June 2 is over. This was the first phase of recounting votes cast during the Tbilisi city council elections. It is anticipated that the ballots’ recounting will start on August 12. Before that the Central Election Commission …
6 Chechens Arrested in Georgia Go in Preliminary Detention
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 7, 2002) – The Vake-Saburtalo district court of Tbilisi sentenced three-month preliminary detention to the 6 Chechens detained on August 5 by the Georgian border guards near the border with Chechnya.Georgian State Security Ministry charges them for illegal crossing the border, trafficking arms and explosives. 7 Chechens with the same charges, …
Shevardnadze Criticizes Calls for Guerrilla Movement in Abkhazia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 7, 2002) – President Shevardnadze criticized statements calling for active guerrilla movement in breakaway Abkhazia by the leader of the Tbilisi-based Abkhazian government in exile Tamaz Nadareishvili. Statements like this are irresponsible and inadmissible, President Shevardnadze said at the government’s meeting today. Moratorium of the Tbilisi-based Abkhazian government in exile expired …
Tbilisi Earthquake Victims Waiting for Assistance
Uncoordinated Activity of Structures Delays Assistance April 25 earthquake in Georgian capital Tbilisi rendered many people homeless. Tbilisi municipality created a special assistance fund for the earthquake victims, which would have accumulated state funds and private donations for purchasing and distributing homes for the victims. But due to uncoordinated activities of the state and private …
Georgia Denies Air Maneuvers Over Kodori
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 7, 2002) – Georgian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on August 6 denying that the UH-1H Iroquois “Huey” helicopters of the Georgian Air Forces fly over Kodori gorge, the only territory in breakaway Abkhazia controlled by the Georgian government.Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement of August 6 said that the Georgian side conducts …
Georgia Says No to Russia on Chechens’ Handover
Tbilisi Wants Evidences Proving Detainees’ Involvement in Terroristm Russian General Prosecutor Vladimer Ustinov failed to convince Georgian authorities in handing over 13 Chechens, allegedly fighting against Russian Federal troops in Chechnya. Russian chief prosecutor paid one-day visit in Tbilisi on August 6 to discuss the issue with his Georgian counterpart. Georgian authorities want evidences proving …
Court Sentenced Chechen Intruders Preliminary Detention
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 6, 2002) – District court of Vake-Saburtalo district of Tbilisi sentenced 7 Chechens, allegedly fighters, 3-month preliminary detention today. Armed Chechens were arrested by the Georgian border guards near the border with Chechnya on August 3. Georgian State Security Ministry charged them for illegal crossing of the state border and carrying …
06/08/2002 - 20:38
Georgia Refuses to Extradite Detained Chechens to Russia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 6, 2002) – Georgian authorities refused to hand over 13 Chechens detained in Georgia, allegedly infiltrated into Georgia from Russia, Vladimer Ustinov, Russian Chief Prosecutor told the reporters in Tbilisi after the talks with his Georgia counterpart today.Ustinov arrived in Georgian capital today concerning the extradition of Chechens, allegedly participating in …
Russian Chief Prosecutor in Georgia Concerning Extradition of Chechens
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 6, 2002) – Russian General Prosecutor Vladimer Ustinov arrives in Tbilisi, Georgian capital on August 6 concerning the issue of extradition of Chechens, allegedly fighters, detained by the Georgian border guards in Georgia. Russian media sources reported on August 5 quoting Ustinov that the Georgian authorities have no reason to reject …
Votes will Be Recounted in Kutaisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 6, 2002) – The votes cast on June 2 local elections in Kutaisi, main town of Imereti region, western Georgia will be recounted.The Parliamentary special commission, which investigates the violations during the elections, took the decision on August 5, because of the numerous procedural violations observed during the locals in Kutaisi. …
Votes will Be Recounted in Kutaisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 6, 2002) – The votes cast on June 2 local elections in Kutaisi, main town of Imereti region, western Georgia will be recounted.The Parliamentary special commission, which investigates the violations during the elections, took the decision on August 5, because of the numerous procedural violations observed during the locals in Kutaisi. …
US Welcomes BTC Pipeline Company
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 6, 2002) – “The United States welcomes the formation of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline Company [BTC Co]. This represents a major step forward for the pipeline project,” the statement of the US Department of State issued on August 2 says. On August 1 in London, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline owners signed the …
Russian Security Official in Georgia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 6, 2002) – Delegation of the Russian Federal Security Service led by the Deputy Head of the Security Service Aleksandr Zhdankov arrived in Tbilisi on August 5, Georgian State Security Ministry reports. Aleksandr Zhdankov is also a chief of the anti-terrorist department in the Federal Security Service. With his Georgian counterparts …
Putin Says Georgia Starts to Think on Combating Terrorism
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – Detention of the Chechen fighters is the “first sign that the Georgian authorities think over combating international terrorism,” Russian President Vladimer Putin stated at the meeting with the government members on August 5.Russian President said that seriousness of Georgian government’s intention to fight against terrorists would depend on …
05/08/2002 - 18:38
Another Group of Chechen Fighters Detained in Georgia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – Group of Chechen fighters surrendered Georgian border guard on August 5. They entered the Georgia territory from rebel Chechen Republic. Georgian Border Guard Commander Valeri Chkheidze said at the news briefing today that Russian Federal Troops forced Chechen fighters to infiltrate Georgia, as they blocked all the ways …
Russian-Georgian Tensions Increase Over Pankisi
Russia Wants Extradition of Detained Chechens The Georgian side is still strongly against of conducting military operation in Pankisi and calls upon the armed groups in the gorge to give in their arms. But the Russian side continues pressing over Georgia, demanding international antiterrorist operations in Pankisi, while the fighter jets and helicopters, allegedly Russian, …
Shevardnadze Says Russia not to Receive UN Sanction on Operation in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – Georgian President ruled out that the Russia would receive the UN Security Council’s sanction on carrying out anti-terrorist operation in Georgia’s Pankisi gorge. At the news briefing on August 5, Eduard Shevardnadze said, “this will not happen.”“We should initiate consultation with the UN Security Council concerning the anti-terrorist …
Shevardnadze Says Russia not to Receive UN Sanction on Operation in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – Georgian President ruled out that the Russia would receive the UN Security Council’s sanction on carrying out anti-terrorist operation in Georgia’s Pankisi gorge. At the news briefing on August 5, Eduard Shevardnadze said, “this will not happen.”“We should initiate consultation with the UN Security Council concerning the anti-terrorist …
Georgia Refrains From Downing Intruder Helicopters
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – “We refrain from extreme measures to down the helicopters violating airspace and bombing Georgian territory,” President Shevardnadze said at the news briefing on August 5. Fighter helicopters and jets entered Georgian airspace from Russia and bombed the unpopulated areas three times last week. Russian side denies Georgia’s accusations. …
President Happy with Economic Growth
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – In his traditional Monday radiobroadcast on August 5, President Shevardnadze expressed satisfaction with the economic growth in the country, which was noticed in the first half of 2002. Eduard Shevardnadze said that the GDP growth rate consisted 4,2% in this period and further increase of GDP is anticipated …
Intruders Noticed by Georgian Border Guards
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – Georgian border guards noticed a group of allegedly armed Chechens having crossed Russian-Georgian border by check-point Girevi, bordering Chechnya, at 11.30 p.m. last night.A special unit of Georgian border guards headed by col. Korneli Salia trails the group. Territory by the check-point, where an unidentified group was noticed …
Crime Case Initiated on Arrested Chechen Fighters
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – Georgian State Security Ministry initiated a crime case against 7 Chechen fighters arrested at the Russian-Georgian border on August 3. The crime case was initiated according to the following articles: “illegally crossing the border” and “illegally transporting automat guns and explosives”, press secretary of the State Security Ministry …
Confrontation in Tbilisi Impedes Abkhazian Resolution
Moratorium of the leader of the Tbilisi-based Abkhazian Government in exile, Tama Nadareishvili expired on August 1. The moratorium was declared 7 months ago and considered non-interference of the Legitimate Government into the Abkhazian issues and suspension of the partisan activities on Abkhazian territory. Call for the active guerrilla movement caused turmoil among Georgian political …
Russia Postpones Talks on Framework Agreement
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – The talks between the Georgian and Russian experts scheduled in Tbilisi for August 6-7 on the framework agreement are postponed for unknown period, reliable source in the Georgian Foreign Ministy told the Civil Georgia on August 5, 2002.The official reason is that the Russian experts are not yet …
Russian Senators Want Operation in Pankisi With the UN Sanction
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 5, 2002) – “We should initiate consultation with the UN Security Council concerning the anti-terrorist operation in Georgia’s Pankisi gorge,” Mikhail Margelov, Chairman of the Russian Federal Council, upper branch of the Parliament, Committee on Foreign Affairs stated on August 4, Russian media sources report. Earlier Chairman of the Federal Council …
Russian Jets Bomb Georgian Territory
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 4, 2002) – Georgian Border Guard Department reports today that the three flying objects violated Georgian airspace today in the morning bombing adjacent areas of the Girevi border checkpoint causing no casualties.According to the Georgian Border Guard Department allegedly three Russian fighter jets SU-25 violated Georgian airspace near the border with …
04/08/2002 - 22:32
Georgia Detained 7 Chechen Intruders
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 4, 2002) – Seven Chechens were detained on August 3 at the Georgian borderguard checkpoint in Girevi, northern Georgia, bordering with Chechnya, Georgian State Security Ministry and Border Guard Department report. According to the joint statement of the Security Ministry and the Border Guard Department the intruders are transported to Tbilisi …
Russia Says Chechen Fighters Infiltrated From Georgia Wiped Out
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – Russia claims operation against Chechen fighters infiltrated into Russia from Georgia’s Pankisi gorge is completed in Chechnya’s Itum-Kale district, where the armed clashes started on July 27.Russian media sources report quoting Russian Regional Anti-Terrorist Department official Ilia Shabalin that the Russian troops in this part of Chechnya are …
03/08/2002 - 17:34
Russia Says Chechen Fighters Infiltrated From Georgia Wiped Out
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – Russia claims operation against Chechen fighters infiltrated into Russia from Georgia’s Pankisi gorge is completed in Chechnya’s Itum-Kale district, where the armed clashes started on July 27.Russian media sources report quoting Russian Regional Anti-Terrorist Department official Ilia Shabalin that the Russian troops in this part of Chechnya are …
Georgia Offers Chechen Fighters to Hand in Weapons
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – “In case the Chechen fighters hiding in Pankisi gorge hand in weapons Georgia will grant them a refugee status,” Georgian State Security Minister Valeri Khaburdzania told the reporters today. He said that this would be the way to get rid of presence of the armed groups in Pankisi …
Georgia Offers Chechen Fighters to Hand in Weapons
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – “In case the Chechen fighters hiding in Pankisi gorge hand in weapons Georgia will grant them a refugee status,” Georgian State Security Minister Valeri Khaburdzania told the reporters today. He said that this would be the way to get rid of presence of the armed groups in Pankisi …
US Congressmen Impressed with Georgia Dealing with Terrorism Challenges
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – “I want to say on behalf of my colleagues that we are very impressed with what we’ve seen as Georgia faces the extraordinary challenge of dealing with the threat of international terrorism as well as rebuilding economy and establishing rule of law”, congressman David Dreier, chairman of House …
UNHCR Suspends Aid Activity in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – Following a request from Georgian authorities, the UN High Commissar for Refugees (UNHCR) has temporarily suspended its aid activities to Georgia’s Pankisi gorge, which hosts 3,800 Chechen refugees, amid rising insecurity in the region, UNHCR official website reports on August 2.“We are concerned that the situation stabilise so …
UNHCR Suspends Aid Activity in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – Following a request from Georgian authorities, the UN High Commissar for Refugees (UNHCR) has temporarily suspended its aid activities to Pankisi gorge, which hosts 3,800 Chechen refugees, amid rising insecurity in the region, UNHCR official website reports on August 2.“We are concerned that the situation stabilise so that …
OSCE Expresses Concern with Increased Georgian-Russian Tension
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – The Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Portuguese Foreign Minister Antonio Martins da Cruz, has expressed his serious concern over the current escalation of tension between Georgia and Russia, OSCE Secretariat reports on August 2.This has become evident in official statements issued by …
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Receives a Formal Go-Ahead
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 3, 2002) – On August 1 in London, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline owners signed the documents, which formally create “The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline Company” (“BTC Co”), the British Petroleum website reports. By forming an operating company BTC gets a formal go-ahead. Representatives from each of the BTC Host Governments of the Azerbaijan, …
Russia not to Send Troops in Pankisi Without Georgia’s Approval – Russian Official
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 2, 2002) – “Without international consensus and Georgia’s approval Russia will not be involved in anti-terrorist operation in Georgia,” Mikhail Margelov, Chairman of the Russian Federal Council’s (upper chamber of the Parliament) Committee on Foreign Affairs stated today. Earlier Margelov said that Russian Federal Council would support in case the Russian …
02/08/2002 - 17:02
US Senators Visit Georgia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 2, 2002) – 8 US Congressmen and 4 members of House of Representatives arrived to Georgia today, State Chancellery reports. US Senators will meet Georgian Defense Minister, the President, the Foreign Affairs Minister and the Parliamentary Chairperson on August 3.Topics of the meetings will mainly be US-Georgian relations, political stability in Georgia, …
Russian Citizens Detained in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 2, 2002) – Georgian law enforcers detained three Russian citizens, allegedly employees of Russian Military of Internal Affairs, Georgian State Security Ministry reports on August 2. At the special news briefing Georgia State Security Minister Valeri Khaburdzania said that Russian citizens were detained on July 31 in Duisi village, in the …
Russian Citizens Detained in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 2, 2002) – Georgian law enforcers detained three Russian citizens, allegedly employees of Russian Military of Internal Affairs, Georgian State Security Ministry reports on August 2. At the special news briefing Georgia State Security Minister Valeri Khaburdzania said that Russian citizens were detained on July 31 in Duisi village, in the …
Command and Control Part of GTEP Ends
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 2, 2002) – The closing ceremony of the Command and Control trainings of the Georgia Train-and-Equip program (GTEP) was held today. Georgian President, Defense Minister, US ambassador to Georgia and other officials attended the closing ceremony. 190 Georgian officers underwent the Command and Control trainings at the Georgian Military Academy during …
Arms Dealing Suspect Says Russian Peacekeepers Involved in Illegal Dealings
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 2, 2002) – Officer of the Georgian Defense Ministry Giorgi Mamardashvili, suspected in illegal arms dealing said that he obtained the weapons from the Russian peacekeepers deployed in the Georgia-Abkhazian conflict zone, Georgian State Security Ministry reports.Valeri Khaburdzania, Georgian Security Minister told the reporters on August 1 that arrested Mamardashvili said …
Georgian Official Says Russia Calls for War
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 2, 2002) – Georgian President’s spokesman Kakha Imnadze said at the news briefing on August 1 that the statement of the member of the Russian upper chamber of the Parliament Mikheil Margelov “is the calling for war”.Mikheil Margelov, Chairman of the Russian Federal Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, stated that the …
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