September 2008

Georgia, US on Gymnich agenda

European Voice
September 5, 2008

Relations with Ukraine and the post-election relations with the US will join the Georgia crisis on EU foreign ministers’ agenda. more

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September 2008

Foreign policy factions vie for McCain’s heart

International Herald Tribune
September 5, 2008

Hidden from view during much of the Republican convention here, a fierce struggle has been under way for the foreign policy heart of John McCain. more

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September 2008

Cheney offers US backing for Georgia’s NATO bid

Associated Press
September 4, 2008

Vice President Dick Cheney insisted that Georgia will join NATO and backed its attempts to rebuild from its war with Russia on Thursday, using a trip to former Soviet republics as a show of U.S. support for their pro-Western leaders. more

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September 2008

Cheney says U.S. has deep interest in Caucasus allies

Swiss Info
September 3, 2008

U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney said on Wednesday the United States had a “deep and abiding interest” in its allies’ security in the Caucasus, while Russia said U.S. support for Georgia was stirring up instability. more

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September 2008

Nato urged to bolster Baltic defence

Financial Times
September 2, 2008

The US called on Nato on Tuesday to be better prepared to defend the three Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – from military attack, after Russia’s recent incursion into Georgia. more

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September 2008

Putin vows ‘an answer’ to NATO ships near Georgia

Associated Press
September 2, 2008

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia will respond calmly to an increase in NATO ships in the Black Sea in the aftermath of the short war with Georgia, but promised that “there will be an answer.” more

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September 2008

EU leaders warn Russia over partnership talks

Associated Press
September 1, 2008

European Union leaders warned Russia on Monday that talks with on a wide-ranging political and economic agreement would be postponed unless Russian troops pull back from positions in Georgia. more

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August 2008

Europeans: Obama’s speech a strong performance

New York Times
August 29, 2008

Europeans on Friday greeted Barack Obama’s acceptance of the U.S. Democratic nomination as a strong performance that boosted his campaign and went beyond mere show to offer a clearer picture of what he might do as president. more

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August 2008

Commission confirms probe into airline alliance

European Voice
August 29, 2008

The European Commission confirmed on 29 August that it has launched an investigation into whether plans by British Airways, American Airlines and Spanish airline Iberia comply with EU competition rules. more

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August 2008

Russia deal may fall, a casualty of conflict

International Herald Tribune
August 29, 2008

Just three months ago, President George W. Bush reached a long-sought agreement with Russia intended to open a new era of civilian nuclear cooperation and sent it to Congress for review. Now, according to administration officials, Bush is preparing to scrap his own deal. more

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