Russia Reinforces Troops in Georgia, Continuing to Defy Ceasefire Agreement
French foreign minister tells Russian president: “Let him respect his own signature”; EU diplomats refused access to conflict zone, fear further ethnic cleansing As European Union leaders today begin a crucial round of shuttle diplomacy to Moscow and Tbilisi, Russian armed forces have reinforced their positions in Georgia. New tanks, armored personnel carriers, and ground troops were introduced over the weekend outside the conflict zones, including in the strategic port of Poti. →