New York Times August 19, 2008 NATO foreign ministers strengthened their ties to Georgia and called for Russia to observe a ceasefire and to immediately withdraw its troops, vowing that until it does the alliance “won’t continue with business as usual” in its relations with Moscow. more
Chicago Tribune August 19, 2008 European foreign ministers will gather at NATO headquarters Tuesday to thrash out the continuing crisis in Georgia and face, within their own elite circle, far different memories and attitudes about an unexpected showdown with Russia. more
Spiegel August 18, 2008 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin approached the crisis in Georgia coolly and efficiently, prompting admiration even from some American observers. But Moscow’s brutal strike against Georgian President Saakashvili has divided the Western world, with the split running straight through the European Union. more
Jerusalem Post August 18, 2008 The United States called an emergency meeting of NATO ministers Monday to argue for a unified response to punish Russia for its invasion of Georgia. Officials said Moscow had positioned missile launchers in a new threat to the Georgian capital. more
Wall Street Journal August 18, 2008 As Moscow basks in its moment of nationalistic triumphalism, the West needs to take steps to prevent further Russian moves from spreading instability to others parts of Europe. more