New York Times August 20, 2008 NATO foreign ministers strengthened their ties to Georgia on Tuesday and called for Russia to observe a cease-fire and withdraw its troops immediately, vowing that until it does the alliance “won’t continue with business as usual” in its relations with Moscow. more
USA Today August 20, 2008 U.S. military experts trying to help arrange more permanent housing for displaced Georgians talked with the homeless on Wednesday and inspected the buildings where they are sheltering. more
USA Today August 20, 2008 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Polish counterpart signed a deal Wednesday to build a U.S. missile defense base in Poland, an agreement that prompted an infuriated Russia to warn of a possible attack against the former Soviet satellite. more
European Voice August 18, 2008 Kiev’s offer comes days after Polish agreement to host US missiles and months after Russia stopped using Ukraine’s early-warning systems. more
Associated Press August 19, 2008 NATO was set to send a strong signal of support for Georgia, as the United States urged allies Tuesday to boost military ties with the former Soviet republic on Russia’s southern border. more