Nov 18th, 2008 · In the three months since the conflict between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway province of South Ossetia, details have come to light about how and why Georgia ended up going head-to-head against the much larger Russian army.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Many people in South Ossetia hope their region will eventually rejoin with Russia. Earlier this week, Moscow formally recognized that breakaway region in Georgia as independent. Officials in South Ossetia are careful not to talk about unification. They say if they were to become part of Russia right away, the situation could backfire because it would look like annexation.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Russia has formally recognized the breakaway Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which were at the heart of the recent war with Georgia. President Dmitry Medvedev said Georgia forced Russia's hand by trying to seize control of South Ossetia.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Georgian leaders have reacted angrily to news that Russia had recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Georgia's president declared it has no legal basis. He and other Georgians fear it will lead Russia to eventually annex the two territories.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Russia recently recognized the independence of two breakaway Georgian territories. Western leaders are condemning the action. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said the move was prompted by Georgia's attempts to seize control of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Aug 26th, 2008 · The White House is pressing Russian leaders to ignore demands to recognize the breakaway regions of neighboring Georgia. The Russian parliament voted unanimously Monday to urge the Kremlin to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Those are the two regions at the heart of this month's conflict with Georgia. The move by Russia's lawmakers sparked jubilation in South Ossetia.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Russian President Dmitri Medvedev defied U.S. pressure and signed a decree Tuesday recognizing the independence of the breakaway Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The move will further complicate strained relations with the U.S.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · Leaders in South Ossetia have been organizing rallies to support their drive for independence. They say after independence from Georgia, they want their region to join Russia. Moscow says it will respect any decision the South Ossetians reach about their status.