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Georgian-Russian relations are the relations between Georgia and Russia and between the Georgian and Russian people in particular which lasts from the Middle Ages. and South Ossetia , republics that broke away from Georgia in the early 90s and have been de facto independent ever since. This is considered to be the greatest problem of Georgian-Russian relations]] POST-INDEPENDENCE RELATIONS (1992-2003) The tensions between Georgia and Russia, which had become tense even before the collapse of the Soviet Union, climaxed during the Seccessionist Conflict in Abkhazia in 1992-3. The Russian support to the Abkhaz and Ossetian separatists proved critical in the de facto secession of these territories from Georgia. In the aftermath of the military setback in Abkhazia in 1993, the Georgian leader Eduard Shevardnadze had to concede to the Kremlin's pressure and agreed to join the CIS in exchange for the Russian support against the forces loyal to the ousted Georgian president Zviad Gamsakhurdia . Since then, Russia has maintained its military presence in Georgia proper (in the form of the newly legalized military bases which had officially been declared by Gamsakhurdia's government as "occupational" in 1991). The CIS peacekeeping missions in Abkhazia and partially in South Ossetia are also formed of Russian troops. Russia accused Georgia of helping Chechen separatists and some supplies and reinforcements indeed reached the rebels via Georgian territory. The separatists also took refuge in the Pankisi Gorge in the eastern Georgia. After Russia had threatened to launch cross-border attack against them in 2002 Georgian government with help of USA took steps to establish order there.BBC, Q&A: Russian-Georgian ties , 2 October 2006 RELATIONS AFTER THE ROSE REVOLUTION (2003-PRESENT) Rose revolution :''Main article: Rose Revolution :''See also: Georgia And NATO , Georgia And The European Union . Abkhazia Russia has lost its role as a mediator in the Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict , according to Georgian Foreign Minister Gela Bezhuashvili . Speaking in a 2006 interview with a Russian newspaper, Bezhuashvili said that Georgia would try to create channels for "direct dialogue" alongside existing negotiating formats. Bezhuashvili also said that UN monitoring of the Kodori Gorge , which was suspended three years ago, could resume within "two or three weeks" once security has been established. The following is the text of the interview published by '' Vremya Novostey '' on 4 August: Russia has granted citizenship to many residents of Abkhazia and South Ossetia . Tbilisi regularly accuses Moscow of meddling in its internal affairs; Moscow says Tbilisi is preparing for military operations. - "Georgian president proposes military reserve system for defense, disaster response" Georgian Foreign Ministry accuses Russian peacemakers of inactivity in the conflict zone of Abkhazia. "''Russian peacekeepers continue to act in defiance of their mandated obligations, turning a blind eye to gross violation of law and human rights taking place in their very presence''", according to the Georgian Foreign Ministry. Georgian Foreign Ministry accuses Russian peacemakers in inactivity in the conflict zone of Abkhazia All the international agreements represent an integral part of the Georgian legislation and are legally binding throughout the entire territory of Georgia, including Abkhazia. Besides, the Protocol under paragraph 4 of the Moscow Agreement of 14 May, 1994 stipulates that the CIS Peacekeeping Forces , while performing their functions, are obliged to comply with the requirements of Georgia’s domestic laws and regulations. Georgian Foreign Ministry accuses Russian peacemakers in inactivity in the conflict zone of Abkhazia The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia condemns the separatist regime’s unlawful practices and the inaction of the CIS peacekeepers and believes that in contrast with "our dedicated efforts to establish stability and achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict", the acts of the Abkhazian side "lay bare the genuine character of their destructive and aggressive goals and aspirations." Georgian Foreign Ministry accuses Russian peacemakers in inactivity in the conflict zone of Abkhazia Russia still has one military base in Georgia (at Batumi ). The Headquarters of the Russian Military Forces In The Caucasus were located in Tbilisi until recently. According to the 2005-6 agreements, the withdrawal of Russian forces will be completed by January 1 2008 . Adjara crisis :''Main article: 2004 Adjara Crisis . Gas supply pipeline sabotage :''Main article: 2006 North Ossetia Sabotages :''See also: Georgia-Ukraine-EU Gas Pipeline Russian ban of Georgian wines :''Main article: 2006 Russian Ban Of Moldovan And Georgian Wines Spying row :''Main article: 2006 Georgian-Russian Espionage Controversy . Georgian-Russian relations deteriorated seriously during the September-October 2006 Georgia-Russia Spying Row . On 27 March 2007 , Georgia filed an interstate lawsuit with the European Court Of Human Rights over the cases of violations of the European Convention For The Protection Of Human Rights And Fundamental Freedoms in the course of the deportation of Georgian citizens from Russia in autumn of 2006. Russia described this as a "new unfriendly step taken against Russia". Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Regarding Georgia's Lawsuit Against Russia Alleged air space violations Helicopter attack incident :''Main article: 2007 Georgia Helicopter Incident . In March, a village in the Georgian controlled area of Abhkazia was according to Georgia attacked by three Russian helicopters. Russia denied the allegations. Tsitelubani missile incident :''Main article: 2007 Georgia Missile Incident . On , 2007 . South Ossetian President Eduard Kokoity described the incident as "a provocation staged by the Georgian side, aimed at discrediting Russia", claiming that another bomb fell in South Ossetia.1 In his words, "a Georgian military plane crossed into South Ossetia on Monday, performed manoeuvres above Ossetian villages and dropped two bombs."2 Russia also denied the Georgian claim. Georgia Says Russian Jets Intruded . '' Guardian Unlimited '', August 7 , 2007 . and said that Georgian jets may have fired the missile on their own territory as a way of provoking tensions in the region and derailing a session of the Joint Control Commission on Georgian-South Ossetian Conflict Resolution.3 Georgia immediately denounced the claim as absurdity. South Ossetian officials as well as two Georgian opposition politicians also suggested that the Georgian authorities might have been behind the incident. Plane downing incident :''Main article: 2007 Georgia Plane Downing Incident . REFERENCES |
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