Russia and EU at ‘crossroads’

EU leaders urged Russia not to isolate itself from the rest of Europe, in a meeting in Brussels on Monday. The 27 members of the union came together to review their ties with Moscow, but so far have shown little agreement on how specifically to respond to Russia’s actions in the Caucasus.

Putin: Common sense prevails at EU summit

The Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, called the EU summit a triumph of common sense. Following the summit concerning the situation in the Caucasus in Brussels, further talks between Russia and the EU are expected to take place next week…

EU to delay Russian partnership talks

EU leaders have decided to delay talks with Russia on a new agreement about strategic co-operation. At an extraordinary summit in Brussels, the leaders condemned Russia’s actions in the Caucasus, but promised to maintain contacts with Moscow and continue existing…

West speaks out against breakaway republics’ independence

A number of Western countries have voiced their opposition against Russia’s decision to recognise the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

A French Foreign Ministry spokesman said: “We consider this is a regrettable decision and…