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Russia accuses UN of double standards

Global Security (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

Russia accuses UN of double standards over Georgian regions29/08/2008 10:00 UNITED NATIONS, August 29 (RIA Novosti) - Russia has accused the UN Security Council of having double standards over South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and of lacking understanding of the conflicts in the separatist Georgian regions. "Abkhazia and South Ossetia have much stronger grounds for independence than Kosovo," Russia's envoy...

• Russia criticized at UN over S. Ossetia, Abkhazia - kansascity.com
• Russia criticized at UN over S. Ossetia, Abkhazia - Boston Globe
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Summary Box: Russia names banned poultry plants

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 39 minutes ago

THE BAN: Russia, the top market for U.S. chicken exports, will start banning imports from 19 plants on Monday. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says the bans are because of ignored warnings about inspections.

• Russian chicken ban more bad news for U.S. producers - USA Today
• Don't ship us chickens, Russia tells 19 U.S. makers - News & Observer
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Fears of isolation as investors flee Russia

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

At the outset of this year, Russia proudly proclaimed itself an island of stability at the annual economic gathering in Davos, setting itself apart from the tumult of the global financial crisis.

• Fears of isolation as investors flee Russia - Examiner
• Fears of isolation as investors flee Russia - San Fransisco Chronicle
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Fears of isolation as investors flee Russia

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

At the outset of this year, Russia proudly proclaimed itself an island of stability at the annual economic gathering in Davos, setting itself apart from the tumult of the global financial crisis.

• Fears of isolation as investors flee Russia - Russia News Net
• Fears of isolation as investors flee Russia - Examiner
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Germany sees no signs Russia to cut oil after British report

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | yesterday

Berlin - The German government has not discerned any signs that Russia might cut oil deliveries to Europe as part of its response to the crisis over Georgia, a spokesman said Friday. We firmly assume that contracts will be adhered to, government sp...

• Russia may cut off oil flow to the West. - J6D Newsblog
• Russia may cut off oil flow to the West - The Black Kettle
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France: No EU sanctions against Russia imminent

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

European Union leaders will not impose sanctions on Russia at their summit next week in Brussels even though some EU countries have pushed for them, French officials said Friday.

• France: No EU sanctions against Russia imminent - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Summary Box: Russia names banned poultry plants

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

THE BAN: Russia, the top market for U.S. chicken exports, will start banning imports from 19 plants on Monday. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says the bans are because of ignored warnings about inspections.

Russia names banned poultry plants, companies to address issues, wonder if more bans to come

Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

THE EFFECT: Companies affected, including Tyson Foods Inc., say they'll address any issues but the ban won't hurt business. But they worry if these leads to a larger ban, business could hurt. The industry is suffering from high input costs for grain and fuel and an oversupply of meat on the market that keeps prices down.

Georgian port is focal point of standoff with Russia

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Weeks before Russia invaded Georgia earlier this month, excavators in this key Black Sea port began to lay the ground for a $200 million tax-free zone to triple the port's capacity and create, Georgian officials said, the Dubai of the Caucasus.

Georgian port is focal point of standoff with Russia

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Weeks before Russia invaded Georgia earlier this month, excavators in this key Black Sea port began to lay the ground for a $200 million tax-free zone to triple the port's capacity and create, Georgian officials said, the Dubai of the Caucasus.

Georgia and Russia Sever Diplomatic Relations

New York Times (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

The Georgian government broke off diplomatic relations with Russia on Friday and Russia responded by doing the same.

France: No EU sanctions against Russia imminent

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

European Union leaders will not impose sanctions on Russia at their summit next week in Brussels even though some EU countries have pushed for them, French officials said Friday.

Russia names banned poultry plants

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

It's a game of political chicken, and U.S. poultry producers are caught in the middle.

Fears of isolation as investors flee Russia

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

At the outset of this year, Russia proudly proclaimed itself an island of stability at the annual economic gathering in Davos, setting itself apart from the tumult of the global financial crisis.

After invasion of Georgia, Russia faces economic as well as diplomatic isolation

Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

In early summer, Bill Browder's Hermitage Capital blew the lid on a catalog of intimidation and corporate theft at the hands of Interior Ministry officials, and in July Prime Minister Vladimir Putin publicly attacked steelmaker Mechel, sending its shares into a tailspin. Inflation was running at nearly 15 percent.

A Media Drive to Groom Georgia’s Image

mirabeau | 08/27/2008

Relying on a network of lobbyists operating in leading Western capitals, Tbilisi emerged as the clear victor on the media front in its conflict with Moscow. The Georgian authorities are going to pick a new consultancy based in Paris in coming weeks to help beef up its communication strategy in Europe. Popping up constantly on Western television channels like CNN , BBC , Sky News and Bloomberg to promote

Georgia/Russia: Why Did Georgia Attack South Ossetia?

tim_graham | 08/26/2008

Video: The truth about South Ossetia War, Georgia attack, and Russia's response

pc93 | 08/10/2008

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