Russia-Georgia Conflict in South Ossetia Context and Implications for U.S. Interests

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic assistance.

Sovereignty.

War relief.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2008

Summary:

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, and the follow-on ceasefire agreement; and addresses implications for Georgia and Russia. Covers international humanitarian assistance, U.S. reaction to Russian recognition declaration, U.S. assistance, Georgia and NATO membership action plan, Congressional response, and recent legislation

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Russia-Georgia Conflict in South Ossetia

Publisher Number:

CRS-2008-FDT-1155

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