July 2002
Russian President Criticizes Georgia - 2002-07-31
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Georgia for failing to stop Chechen separatists from entering Russia. He emphasized that a Georgian shepherd provided the warning instead…
Georgia Accuses Russia of Bombing Pankisi Valley - 2002-07-30
Georgia has accused Russia of conducting airstrikes in the Pankisi Valley, which Russia claims is a refuge for Chechen separatists. The Russian military denied the…
Establishment of a Free Trade Zone and Joint Cooperation in Central Asia - 2002-07-21
Leaders from Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Moldova have signed an agreement to establish a free trade zone aimed at combating organized crime and terrorism. This…
Paul O'Neill's Meeting with President Islam Karimov of Uzbekistan - 2002-07-17
U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill met with Uzbek President Islam Karimov to discuss economic reforms in Uzbekistan, including currency liberalization. The meeting highlights U.S. support…
Concerns Over Ukraine's Violation of UN Sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill visited Ukraine to promote economic reforms and expressed concerns over allegations of Ukraine's involvement in arms smuggling to Iraq and…