At a press conference in Paris, Kouchner said that discussions within the OSCE about increasing the number of observers are extremely difficult. Earlier, the OSCE announced its intention to send another hundred of its employees to the region. At the same time, reports "Echo ...

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns Ukraine against unqualified intervention in the situation with the Black Sea Fleet. “Let them not tell us how to behave,” the president said, “we will act in accordance with ... Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns Ukraine against unqualified intervention in the situation with the Black Sea Fleet.

This was reported by Interfax with reference to the administration of the Abkhaz president. According to the agency, martial law was introduced on August 11 in the Gali, Tkvarcheli, Ochamchira, Gulripsh and Sukhum regions...

It is noted that the US administration is closely monitoring the situation in the conflict zone. Earlier, Pentagon officials, on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that, according to them, Russia had not begun the withdrawal of troops from the territory of Georgia. IN...

This was announced today by Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt after a meeting of the parliamentary committee on foreign policy.According to Reinfeldt, cooperation in the military field has been suspended in protest against Russia's... Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said this today after a meeting of the parliamentary committee on foreign policy. According to Reinfeldt, cooperation in the military field has been suspended in protest against Russia's policy towards Georgia.

Today, a criminal case was initiated against the former magistrate Vyacheslav Gleikin under article 159 part 3 “Theft of another's property by fraud on an especially large scale.” As they said in the investigative department of the prosecutor's office...

Last Sunday, one of the most iconic football players in Russia, Yegor Titov, finally said goodbye to Spartak Moscow. The club for which he played for almost a quarter of a century. It happened at a match between Khimki near Moscow and Moscow... Last Sunday, one of the most iconic football players in Russia, Yegor Titov, finally said goodbye to Spartak Moscow. The club for which he played for almost a quarter of a century.

The head of the South Ossetian Center for the Protection of Monuments, Nelli Tabueva, said that many historical and cultural monuments on the territory of South Ossetia were damaged or completely destroyed as a result of hostilities, Interfax reports. "Many... The head of the South Ossetian Center for the Protection of Monuments, Nelli Tabueva, said that many historical and cultural monuments in South Ossetia were damaged or completely destroyed as a result of hostilities, Interfax reports .

In Georgia, one of the largest parks in Europe is on fire - a forest area near the Borjomi resort, reports http://www.gazeta.ru/social/2008/08/18/2814818.shtml. Minister of Environment Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia Irakli Gvaladze stated... In Georgia, one of the largest parks in Europe is on fire - a forest area near the Borjomi resort, Gazeta.Ru reports.

A picket was held in front of the building of the Investigative Committee under the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation in support of journalist Sergei Rozhkov. Today, another court hearing was held in his case. The journalist is charged under Art. 318 of the Criminal Code "Use of violence against ... A picket was held in front of the building of the Investigative Committee under the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation in support of journalist Sergei Rozhkov.

Women's pole vault competitions were held today at the Beijing Olympics, reports http://www.gazeta.ru. The victory was won by Russian woman Elena Isinbayeva. Already in the rank of the winner of the competition, the Russian woman set a new world record - 5.05 m .... Women's pole vault competitions were held today at the Beijing Olympics, Gazeta.ru reports . The victory was won by Russian woman Elena Isinbayeva.

Belarusian Andrei Aramnov became the Olympic champion in the weight category up to 105 kilograms. Gymnast Anton Golotsutskov won another "bronze" for our country today. Thus, the Russians now have 7 gold, 13 silver and 14... Belarusian Andrei Aramnov became the Olympic champion in the weight category up to 105 kilograms. Gymnast Anton Golotsutskov won another "bronze" for our country today. Thus, the Russians now have 7 gold, 13 silver and 14 bronze medals.

Russia has withdrawn a request to hold an emergency meeting of the Russia-NATO Council, said Russia's Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Alliance Dmitry Rogozin. This writes http://www.gazeta.ru with reference to Itar-Tass. "Political ambulance... Russia has withdrawn a request to hold an emergency meeting of the Russia-NATO Council, said Russia's Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Alliance Dmitry Rogozin. writes about this Gazeta.ru with reference to Itar-Tass.

According to Andrei Kislinsky, Deputy Head of the Secretariat, Tymoshenko's "passive" stance on the conflict in Georgia is explained by her secret arrangements for Russian support in the 2010 presidential election. Official... According to Andrei Kislinsky, Deputy Head of the Secretariat, Tymoshenko's "passive" stance on the conflict in Georgia is explained by her secret arrangements for Russian support in the 2010 presidential election.

The representative of the organization in Vladikavkaz, Dominik Stillart, demanded an explanation from the Russian authorities in this regard, Ekho Moskvy reports with reference to Reuters. The Red Cross says they have trained teams of people... The representative of the organization in Vladikavkaz, Dominik Stillart, demanded an explanation from the Russian authorities in this regard, Ekho Moskvy reports with reference to Reuters.