Hagel Pledges ‘Even Stronger Military Ties’ with Georgia
Georgia’s request to acquire Blackhawk helicopters discussed; Georgia’s possible role in U.S. coalition against Islamic State discussed; Hagel: NATO summit results ‘significant victory’ for Georgia Hagel: ‘Russia’s actions here and in Ukraine pose a long-term challenge’; ‘Deepening NATO-Georgia ties especially important given Putin’s dangerous actions’; ‘Putin’s irresponsible actions brought U.S, and friends, including Georgia, closer’; …