Mikhail Vignansky
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Georgia Angered by UN Abkhaz Report
A report critical of “provocative” Georgian camp upsets Tbilisi - but is welcomed in Abkhazia.
3 Aug 07
Caucasus Reels from Moscow-Tbilisi Fight
As Russian-Georgian relations hit a new low, the whole region is nervous.
11 Oct 06
Georgian Government Carousel
President Saakashvili turns to his closest loyalists in ministerial changes.
22 Dec 04
Georgia: Constitution Changes Cause Uproar
Former allies speak out as new president moves to consolidate his power.
13 Feb 04
Georgian Reformer Faces Political Oblivion
On the eve of Georgia's local elections, the country's most prominent pro-Western politician has lost control of his party - and perhaps his political career
17 May 02
Georgia Angry at Russia's Kodori Dash
The sudden deployment of Russian troops in Abkhazia's Kodori Gorge causes a dangerous downturn in Russian-Georgian relations.
19 Apr 02
Georgian 'Terrorist' Dilemma
Tbilisi is under pressure from Moscow to tackle Chechen rebels believed to be hiding out in Georgia
18 Sep 01
Russia Stokes Abkhaz Conflict
Reports of a military build-up on the Abkhaz border send shockwaves through the region.
31 Aug 01
Russian 'Imperialism' Threatens
Moscow's neighbours are angered by its moves to integrate breakaway republics into the Russian Federation
17 Jun 01
Polish 'Miracle Worker' Faces Uphill Task
Georgia's opposition is sceptical that President Shevardnadze's new economic advisor -- former Polish premier Leshek Baltserovich -- can reverse the downward spiral
22 Sep 00
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