DW-WORLD: Germany, EU Step Up Efforts to Help End Caucasian War German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday urgently called for an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire in the escalating war between Russia and Georgia as Germany's foreign minister engaged in phone diplomacy.
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Russia and EU seek fresh start at summit ... should focus on their potential as mediators -- and not rely on US involvement. (10.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Russia Sets Up Black Sea Blockade as Caucasus War Widens Russia on Sunday intensified airstrikes and a naval blockade against Georgia, as international diplomats sought ways to bring a ceasefire to the Caucasus province South Ossetia. (10.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Georgians to Leave South Ossetia as Focus Shifts to Black Sea Georgian officials said Sunday that they are withdrawing their forces from South Ossetia. Russan navy vessels meanwhile arrive at Georgia's Black Sea coast in what could become the next hotspot of the war. (10.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Refugees Flee to Russia to Escape War in the Caucasus As fighting between Russian and Georgian troops in South Ossetia enters its fourth day, thousands of people are seeking shelter in Russia. (10.08.2008) DW-WORLD: UN Security Council Remains Deadlocked Over South Ossetia The UN Security Council failed again to agree on a statement regarding the breakaway South Ossetia enclave where fighting between Russia and Georgia continued. Fighting has spread to the separatist province Abkhazia. (09.08.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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