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.
Aug 21st, 2008 · The ongoing conflict in Georgia's South Ossetia has killed an unknown number of the region's citizens, and left thousands displaced. Many Russians believe that American media has unfairly portrayed their nation as a villain in the conflict. Olga Ivanova, a graduate student from Russia, discusses her recent Washington Post editorial explaining a different perspective.
Aug 21st, 2008 · The Russian military promised Thursday that all of its forces in Georgia will be withdrawn by Friday night. However, many Russian units remain deep in Georgian territory. Meanwhile, Russia's allies, the militias from South Ossetia, seem to be expanding their breakaway region.
Aug 17th, 2008 · Russia's president says troops will start pulling back from Georgia to South Ossetia Monday. But shortly after Russia signed a cease-fire with Georgia, Russian forces appeared to be still tightening their control over Georgian territory. Inside the Russian-occupied city of Gori, there's no sign of Moscow's promise to begin implementing the deal with Georgia.
Aug 15th, 2008 · The conflict between Russia and Georgia over South Ossetia is rekindling fears of a belligerent Russia across the former Soviet bloc. The United States and Poland agreed Thursday to a long-stalled deal that will put an American missile defense base on Polish soil.
Aug 15th, 2008 · Russia say tens of thousands of people have been displaced from South Ossetia, where the conflict erupted a week ago. Fighting has largely stopped in the area, but reports of looting and banditry continue.
Aug 14th, 2008 · Russian military forces continue to occupy South Ossetia and Abkhazia, in what appears to be a defiance to compromise with Georgia over the disputed territories. Host Michel Martin talks to Davit Mamulaishvili, a graduate student from Georgia, about the conflict and its impact on the people there.
Aug 14th, 2008 · The truce between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway territory of South Ossetia remains precarious. Russian troops are still inside the former Soviet republic. The United States is standing strong with Georgia.