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It looks like between Germany, Georgia, Poland, the United States, and Ukraine, Russia is being isolated.
Apparently, we aren't going to let them get away with this shit.
From the Telegraph:
Ukraine inflamed mounting East-West tensions yesterday by offering up a Soviet-built satellite facility as part of the European missile defence system.
The proposal, made amid growing outrage among Russia's neighbours over its military campaign in Georgia, could see Ukraine added to Moscow's nuclear hitlist. A Russian general declared Poland a target for its arsenal after Warsaw signed a deal with Washington to host interceptor missiles for America's anti-nuclear shield.
Ukraine said it was ready to give both Europe and America access to its missile warning systems after Russia earlier annulled a 1992 cooperation agreement involving two satellite tracking stations. Previously, the stations were part of Russia's early-warning system for missiles coming from Europe.
"The fact that Ukraine is no longer a party to the 1992 agreement allows it to launch active cooperation with European countries to integrate its information," a statement from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said.
It follows a declaration earlier this week from Ukraine's pro-Western president, Viktor Yushchenko, that the Russian naval lease of the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Sebastopol would be scrapped if any vessels joined the conflict in Georgia.
The crisis over Russia's display of military might in Georgia has alarmed ex-Soviet satellites states in a broad arc from the Baltics to Central Asia. Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, all of which harbour bitter memories of Soviet occupation, have expressed solidarity with the Georgian position.
Yesterday President George W. Bush hailed what he saw as progress in resolving the Georgia crisis, describing the ceasefire agreement as "a hopeful step."
He reiterated, though, that the disputed regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia remained part of Georgia, despite Moscow's insistence that they should now be allowed to become part of Russia. "There's no room for debate on this matter," said Mr Bush. "The international community is clear that South Ossetia and Abkhazia are part of Georgia and the US fully recognises this reality."
Meanwhile, disturbing reports of abuse of ethnic Georgians in captured parts of the disputed region emerged. A group of captive soldiers were paraded in the streets of the South Ossetian capital, Tskinvali, and the bodies of at least 40 dead troops rotted in the sun.
Teams of ethnic Georgians, some under armed guard, were forced to clean the streets. It was the first apparent evidence of humiliation or abuse of Georgians in the Russian-controlled breakaway republic.
Those last two paragraphs are unsettling.
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Ukraine offers satellite defence co-operation with Europe and US
It looks like between Germany, Georgia, Poland, the United States, and Ukraine, Russia is being isolated.
Apparently, we aren't going to let them get away with this shit.
From the Telegraph:
Ukraine inflamed mounting East-West tensions yesterday by offering up a Soviet-built satellite facility as part of the European missile defence system.
The proposal, made amid growing outrage among Russia's neighbours over its military campaign in Georgia, could see Ukraine added to Moscow's nuclear hitlist. A Russian general declared Poland a target for its arsenal after Warsaw signed a deal with Washington to host interceptor missiles for America's anti-nuclear shield.
Ukraine said it was ready to give both Europe and America access to its missile warning systems after Russia earlier annulled a 1992 cooperation agreement involving two satellite tracking stations. Previously, the stations were part of Russia's early-warning system for missiles coming from Europe.
"The fact that Ukraine is no longer a party to the 1992 agreement allows it to launch active cooperation with European countries to integrate its information," a statement from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said.
It follows a declaration earlier this week from Ukraine's pro-Western president, Viktor Yushchenko, that the Russian naval lease of the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Sebastopol would be scrapped if any vessels joined the conflict in Georgia.
The crisis over Russia's display of military might in Georgia has alarmed ex-Soviet satellites states in a broad arc from the Baltics to Central Asia. Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, all of which harbour bitter memories of Soviet occupation, have expressed solidarity with the Georgian position.
Yesterday President George W. Bush hailed what he saw as progress in resolving the Georgia crisis, describing the ceasefire agreement as "a hopeful step."
He reiterated, though, that the disputed regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia remained part of Georgia, despite Moscow's insistence that they should now be allowed to become part of Russia. "There's no room for debate on this matter," said Mr Bush. "The international community is clear that South Ossetia and Abkhazia are part of Georgia and the US fully recognises this reality."
Meanwhile, disturbing reports of abuse of ethnic Georgians in captured parts of the disputed region emerged. A group of captive soldiers were paraded in the streets of the South Ossetian capital, Tskinvali, and the bodies of at least 40 dead troops rotted in the sun.
Teams of ethnic Georgians, some under armed guard, were forced to clean the streets. It was the first apparent evidence of humiliation or abuse of Georgians in the Russian-controlled breakaway republic.
Those last two paragraphs are unsettling.
-
WaPo: Russia’s military chief warns that heightened risks of conflict near borders may turn nuclear By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, November 17, 11:20 AM MOSCOW — Russia is facing a heightened risk of being drawn into conflicts at its borders...
- An Unmistakable Message - Ss-21 Guided Ballistic Missiles Arrive In Geogia, And Are Used
The SS-21 is not an artillery, barrage missile. It is an inertially guided missile with a 30 foot accuracy. BTW..The United States has seen "no significant" withdrawal from Georgia by Russian forces, a US defense official said Monday. "While...
- Russia’s War On Georgia Is Aimed Against The West - Jamestown
Jamestown.org For the fifth day running, Russian forces are pursuing their onslaught against Georgia. Russian troops have brutally advanced far beyond the so-called conflict zones, deep inside the country, occupying towns and villages and...
- Ever Wonder Why Liberal/progressives Fail Miserably In Foreign Policy When It Comes To Measurable Results?
Here is Joe Klein today in Swampland, from a column more concerned with neocon bashing than our democratic ally Georgia being bashed by Russia To be sure, Russia's assault on Georgia is an outrage. We should use all the diplomatic leverage...
- Russia's Invasion Of Georgia Is Like Saddam's Invasion Of Kuwait
- and it should be met with the same response.RUSSIA PUSHED PASSED THE "DISPUTED" REGION OF SOUTH OSSETIA AND IS NOW ATTACKING AND INVADING GEORGIA PROPER.(MORE HERE.)LIKE SADDAM'S INVASION OF KUWAIT, THIS AGGRESSION MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO STAND.RUSSIA...