The conflict centered on South Ossetia and Abkhazia, two “breakaway provinces” in Georgia. They are officially part of Georgia, but have separate governments unrecognized by most countries. Abkhazia ...

The Russian Defense Ministry refused to comment to The Associated Press on the reports of the sinking and Georgian officials could not immediately be reached. If confirmed, it could mark a serious ...

Pipelines that bypassed Russia could fall under that nation's control. Aug. 16, 2008 — -- The conflict between Russia and Georgia is about borders and political power. But dig deeper, and you may ...

MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia agreed Monday to begin withdrawing its troops from two Soviet-era bases in Georgia this year, resolving one of the most serious disputes between Moscow and its pro-Western ...

Russia is open to negotiations for the withdrawal of troops from occupied Georgia, according to statements from a top Russian diplomat. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia was "ready to ...

Tensions boiled over this week in Georgia's Abkhazia region as protesters oppose a measure that seeks to give property rights to Russians. Demonstrators opposing a proposal to permit Russian nationals ...

The West reacted too slowly to Russia’s aggression against Georgia and was unprepared for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine because it perceived Russia as a “civilized state,” which was a mistake. —.

One year after its elections and pro-Russian party victory, The European Union said Georgia is a candidate in “name only” amid democratic backsliding.