South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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20 total articles tracked
September 2002
September 20, 2002
Draft Law Prepared in Russian Parliament for Sending Troops to Georgia - 2002-09-20
The Russian Parliament is drafting a law to permit troop deployment to Georgia against Chechen rebels, following claims of self-defense by Russian officials. This situation…
September 19, 2002
Preemptive Attack on Georgian Territory - 2002-09-19
Russian officials, including Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov and President Vladimir Putin, have indicated the possibility of a preemptive military action against Georgia if Russian forces…
September 15, 2002
Bush: Russia's pursuit of Chechen militants should not threaten Georgia's sovereignty - 2002-09-15
President Bush emphasized that Russia's actions against Chechen militants should respect Georgia's sovereignty. He urged Georgian officials to take action against the militants themselves while…
September 13, 2002
Georgia Seeks International Assistance to Resolve Dispute with Russia
Georgia has asked the international community for help in resolving its conflict with Russia regarding Chechen separatists, aiming for a diplomatic solution. Russia has threatened…