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Georgian port is focal point of standoff with Russia POTI, Georgia -- Weeks before Russia invaded Georgia earlier this month, excavators in this key Black Sea port began to lay the ground for a $200 million tax-free zone to triple the port's capacity and create, Georgian officials said, the Dubai of the Caucasus.   Nations:Russia United Arab Emirates Turkey Denmark   Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis   Source:(McClatchy)   2008-09-05 Cheney visits Ukraine divided on NATO KIEV (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney discusses the Georgia crisis on Friday with Ukrainian leaders, whose country is deeply divided over NATO membership and distracted by a domestic political crisis.   Nations:Ukraine Russia France Germany   People:Nicolas Sarkozy Dick Cheney   Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis 2004 Ukraine Election Crisis   Source:(Reuters)   2008-09-05 Cheney to Ukraine: US supports your security KIEV, Ukraine - U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has pledged U.S. support for Ukraine following last month's war between neighboring Russia and Georgia.   Nations:Russia Ukraine   People:Dick Cheney   Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis Russia-U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-09-05 Bush intends to punish Moscow for invading Georgia WASHINGTON - President Bush is poised to punish Moscow for its invasion of Georgia by canceling a once-celebrated deal for civilian nuclear cooperation between the U.S. and Russia.   Nations:Russia   Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis Bush Admin. Russia-U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-09-04 Cheney slams Russia over war against Georgia TBILISI, Georgia - Demonstrating Washington's commitment to beleaguered Georgia, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney flew in Thursday and condemned Russia for what he called an "illegitimate, unilateral attempt" to redraw Georgia's borders by force.   Nations:Russia Turkey Ukraine Italy   People:Dmitry Medvedev Condoleezza Rice Dick Cheney George W. Bush   Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis Russia-U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-09-04 Headlines Georgian port is focal point of standoff with Russia 2008-09-05 Cheney visits Ukraine divided on NATO 2008-09-05 Cheney to Ukraine: US supports your security 2008-09-05 Bush intends to punish Moscow for invading Georgia 2008-09-04 Cheney slams Russia over war against Georgia 2008-09-04 Cheney says U.S. stands by Georgia, condemns Russia 2008-09-04 US gives billion dollars to Georgia as Russia wins ally 2008-09-03 Who Started the War in Georgia? 2008-09-03 Vice President Dick Cheney arrives in Azerbaijan 2008-09-03 Moscow claims victory at EU climbdown 2008-09-02 EU leaders warn Russia over partnership talks 2008-09-01 Russia warns will respond to "aggression" 2008-08-31 Russia support for separatists could have ripples 2008-08-31 Russia seeks to avoid EU wrath over Georgia 2008-08-31 Russia's links to West scrutinized after Georgia 2008-08-31 Georgia says Russia troops blocking refugee return 2008-08-30 UN: Georgians effectively blocked from homes 2008-08-30 Russia calls for more observers in Georgia 2008-08-30 Russia reaches out to EU as Georgia calls for sanctions 2008-08-30 Georgia to cut diplomatic ties with Moscow 2008-08-29 Chavez backs Russian recognition of Georgia regions 2008-08-29 Russia faces diplomatic isolation on Georgia 2008-08-28 Putin assails US over Georgia conflict 2008-08-28 Putin: US orchestrated conflict in Georgia 2008-08-28 Asian alliance snubs Russian plea for support 2008-08-28 Russia missile test heightens stand-off with West 2008-08-28 Russia's case on Georgia territories: Like Kosovo or not? 2008-08-28 Russia long-range missile test a success 2008-08-28 Russia's Medvedev looks east for support on Georgia 2008-08-27 Russia-Georgia conflict raises Black Sea tensions 2008-08-27 US, Russia anchor military ships in Georgian ports 2008-08-27 Russia hits out at West over Georgia tensions 2008-08-27 Western nations warn Russia to `change course' 2008-08-27 Russia warns NATO as West fumes over Georgia 2008-08-27 US slams Russian recognition of breakaway areas 2008-08-26 Russia's gains in Georgia may leave it more isolated 2008-08-26 Russia recognises rebel regions in new challenge to West 2008-08-26 Russia moves to recognise Georgia breakaway regions 2008-08-26 Russian lawmakers recognize Georgia separatists 2008-08-25 Russia lawmakers recognize Georgia rebel regions 2008-08-25 US-Russia chill threatens NASA space program 2008-08-25 Russia warns Moldova against "Georgian mistake" 2008-08-25 US Navy warship sails into Georgia with aid 2008-08-24 West piles pressure on Russia for full Georgia withdrawal 2008-08-24 U.S. navy arrives in Georgia 2008-08-24 Russia aims to keep control of Georgian port city 2008-08-23 Russian forces at Georgian port despite pullback 2008-08-23 Russian troops still entrenched in Georgia 2008-08-23 Signs of pullback by Russian forces in Georgia 2008-08-22 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed U.S. flies aid into Georgia, backs ceasefire 2008-08-13 U.S. flies aid into Georgia, Russia says leaving Gori 2008-08-14 Vice President Dick Cheney arrives in Azerbaijan 2008-09-03 Russian convoy heads into Georgia, violating truce 2008-08-13 U.S. limited in Georgia crisis 2008-08-13 Russian forces pull back from Igoeti's center 2008-08-16 Bush warns Russia over disputed Georgian provinces 2008-08-16 Russia says extra security needed for withdrawal 2008-08-16 US, allies weigh punishment for Russia 2008-08-12 Russia signs ceasefire deal, but troops still roam Georgia 2008-08-16 Looting reignites Russia-Georgia tensions 2008-08-13 Russia defies truce with Georgia; US sending aid 2008-08-13 Abkhazia, S. Ossetia must remain part of Georgia: Bush 2008-08-16 BP shuts oil pipeline in Georgia, supplies still get through 2008-08-12 US gives billion dollars to Georgia as Russia wins ally 2008-09-03 Moscow claims victory at EU climbdown 2008-09-02 Russia orders halt to war, U.S. cancels exercise 2008-08-12 Russia calls halt to 5-day invasion of Georgia 2008-08-12 Russia's Medvedev halts military action in Georgia 2008-08-12 Diplomacy steps in as Russian troops in Georgia 2008-08-14 Bush says violence in Georgia is unacceptable 2008-08-10 South Ossetia fighting risks wider war 2008-08-08 Who Started the War in Georgia? 2008-09-03 Russia opens new front, drives deeper into Georgia 2008-08-11 Bush criticizes Moscow's actions in Georgia 2008-08-15

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