Georgian President, Mikhail Saakashvili, told the media because of the US role in the Russia-Georgia war of 2008, in his words, "the Russians retreated and abandoned the idea of capturing Georgia" after Washington sent a missile cruiser to the Black Sea coast of Georgia.
In addition, according to the head of the Caucasian state, a U.S. base in Romania 16 F-16 fighters arrived and NATOs base in Turkey was put on alert. "Russia was told clearly that the red line was fixed," Saakashvili said.
The Georgian leader also said that "when the Russian army was already on Tbilisi," he called George W. Bush, who was then president of the United States. "Well, how are you, Michael, is it not so good, huh?" said the head of the White House.
"I may not exist tomorrow, but you should not feel good, I think. The Soviet Union collapsed in the period of your father, and if, during your presidency the Russian army enters Tbilisi, the Soviet Union will be restored. Have you thought about how you may write history?" Saakashvili told Bush.
It was after this dialogue, the United States sent military aid to Tbilisi. Furthermore,
Saakashvili said that former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged him not to get involved in a war with Russia. "We do not get involved, Condi, my dear, but what will you do if they still enter," Saakashvili said to the head of the State Department. -0 -
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The gas pipeline from Russia to Iran will pass through Azerbaijan, its route has been agreed upon. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev told reporters, TASS reports.
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Journalist Farid Ismayilov, who had been under police supervision in connection with the Toplum TV case, was detained on January 17 and brought to the Khatai District Court, his colleagues reported.
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Ilham Aliyev congratulated Irakli Kobakhidze on the victory of the Georgian Dream party in the elections and wished him continued success. "The victory of your party is of particular significance for the entire South Caucasus, making it a more stable region, and we rejoice in this victory as your friends and brothers. We wish your government new successes in its work," said Aliyev during a joint briefing following talks and the signing of bilateral documents.
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On January 17, the Khatai District Court of Baku rejected the requests for house arrest for journalists Aynur Elgünesh and Natig Djavadly, employees of Meydan TV, their lawyers, Elchin Sadigov and Zibeyda Sadigova reported to Turan news agency. According to the lawyers, there are no legal or procedural grounds for keeping the journalists in detention. The journalists themselves stated that the criminal case against them had been fabricated to punish them for their professional activities. The defense intends to appeal the court's refusal to transfer the journalists to house arrest.
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