Russia deal may fall, a casualty of conflict

International Herald Tribune August 29, 2008 Just three months ago, President George W. Bush reached a long-sought agreement with Russia intended to open a new era of civilian nuclear cooperation and sent it to Congress for review. Now, according to administration officials, Bush is preparing to scrap his own deal. more

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France, Germany toughen stance against Russia

European Voice August 28, 2008 EU leaders will meet in Brussels for emergency talks about Georgia on Monday (1 September) with their opposition to Russia made firmer by the announcement on 26 August by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that he would recognise the two breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. more

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