December 2003
Meeting of Georgia's Interim Leader with the President of Russia in Moscow - 2003-12-25
Nino Burjanadze, the interim leader of Georgia, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss reducing tensions and the upcoming presidential elections in…
Georgia to Send 700 More Soldiers to Iraq - 2003-12-13
Georgia has committed to sending an additional 700 soldiers to Iraq to support peacekeeping efforts, joining the 70 already deployed. The U.S. is involved in…
Russian Citizens in Separatist Regions of Abkhazia, Adjara, South Ossetia, and Moldova Participate in Russian Parliamentary Elections on Sunday - 2003-12-06
Russian citizens in separatist regions are set to vote in Russian parliamentary elections, with polling stations established in military bases. Georgian officials have accused Russia…
Phone Conversation Between the President of Russia and the Acting President of Georgia - 2003-12-06
Vladimir Putin emphasized the need for friendship between Russia and Georgia during a phone call with acting President Nino Burjanadze. Burjanadze expressed a desire for…
U.S. Defense Secretary Says He Wants to Accelerate the Deployment of Iraqi Security Forces - 2003-12-06
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld expressed a desire to speed up the deployment of Iraqi security forces during his visit to Baghdad. He noted positive…
U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Russia to Withdraw Troops from Georgia - 2003-12-05
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld called on Russia to withdraw its troops from Georgia during his visit to Tbilisi. This visit follows the resignation of…
Meeting of American Delegation with Officials of the Interim Government of Georgia in Tbilisi - 2003-12-03
An American delegation led by Lynn Pascoe is in Tbilisi to discuss assistance and election preparations with Georgia's interim government following Edward Shevardnadze's resignation. The…
Arrival of an American Delegation in Tbilisi, the Capital of Georgia - 2003-12-03
An American delegation led by Lynn Pascoe has arrived in Tbilisi to discuss the political situation in Georgia following the resignation of President Eduard Shevardnadze.…
First Official Trip of the Interim President of Georgia
Nino Burjanadze, the interim president of Georgia, is on her first official trip to the Netherlands for an OSCE conference. She plans to meet with…
Nina Burjanadze Accuses Russia of Ignoring Georgia's Independence and Territorial Integrity
Nina Burjanadze, the interim president of Georgia, has accused Russia of undermining Georgia's independence by meeting with separatist leaders. This accusation comes as Georgia seeks…