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South Ossetia

South Ossetia is a breakaway republic in the Caucasus. It declared independence from Georgia in 1991, but has received only limited international recognition.

South Ossetia is a mountainous territory situated between Georgia and Russia. After several conflicts with the Georgian government, it gained limited international recognition when Ossetian and Russian forces took de-facto control of the area in the wake of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War. This page collates all of DW's content on South Ossetia.

Nemtsova Interview mit die Präsidentschaftskandidatin Salome Surabischwili

Georgian presidential front-runner aims at multilateralism to thaw frozen conflicts 31.10.2018

Born in exile, the career diplomat Salome Zurabishvili faces a runoff vote after a narrow lead in the first round. In an interview with DW, she stressed the importance of democracy and multipartyism in her country.
Georgia Ditsi

Georgia's frozen conflict takes psychological toll 07.08.2018

Ten years after the war between Russia and Georgia, villagers near the breakaway region of South Ossetia still live under the strain of the conflict, dealing with border issues and Russian patrols. Emily Sherwin reports.
Georgien, Tiflis: Militärübungen mit der NATO

Georgia slams Russia 'occupation' ahead of NATO war games 01.08.2018

Thousands of soldiers from Georgia are set for two weeks of joint maneuvers with troops from the US, Germany and other NATO countries. Georgia's president has criticized the presence of Russian troops in South Ossetia.
Abchasien Parlamentsgebäude

Syria recognizes Georgia's breakaway regions in nod to Russia 30.05.2018

The Georgian government has hit back at Syria by severing diplomatic ties with the Arab republic. Syria is now one of five countries that have recognized the Moscow-backed regions.
Georgi Margwelaschwili - Präsidentschaftswahlen in Georgien

Georgia's president: 'Cooperating with West doesn't mean attacking Russia's interests' 02.11.2017

Georgia has accused Russia of having occupied 20 percent of its territory. In an interview with DW's Zhanna Nemtsova, Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili talked about relations between the two countries.
Georgien Tbilisi - Papst Franziskus und der Orthodoxe Patriach Ilia II

Pope makes subtle dig at Russia on arrival in ex-Soviet Georgia 30.09.2016

Pope Francis has begun a visit to Georgia by calling for coexistence between all peoples and states in the region. His words were clearly aimed at Moscow, which has backed the breakaway of two Georgian regions.
Russland Raul Chadschimba in Sotschi

Abkhazia leader calls for calm after riots 06.07.2016

Anti-government forces have put Abkhazia on the brink of "chaos and degradation," said the president of the disputed Georgian region, Raul Khajimba. Earlier, protesters tried to storm the Interior Ministry building.
Russland Südossetien Tibilow bei Putin

On Crimea anniversary, Russia signs South Ossetia deal 18.03.2015

Vladimir Putin has signed a treaty with a Georgian breakaway region. Critics say the move paves the way for Russia to annex South Ossetia.
Mikheil Saakashvili via Video nach Tiblisi geschaltet

Georgians demonstrate against Russia - and own government 15.11.2014

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Tbilisi to protest against Russia's support of separatists in two Georgian regions. Abkhazia and South Ossetia broke away from Tbilisi in civil wars in the early 1990s.
Ukraine Russland Krim-Krise 06.03.2014

Caucasus history almost repeats itself in Crimea 08.03.2014

Crimea has drawn frequent comparison with South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Even though the parallels between the two are far from simple, decision-makers could still learn from looking at Russia's behavior in Georgia.
Barroso verabschiedet den scheidenden Präsidenten Georgiens M.Saakaschwili in Brüssel

EU warns Georgia against 'selective justice' as Saakashvili bows out 29.10.2013

The EU has cautioned Georgia against applying selective justice during a visit to Brussels by President Mikheil Saakashvili. Speculation has arisen that Tbilisi may bring charges against the leader when he leaves office.
Georgien Tbilisi Museum der sowjetischen Besetzung

Georgia's struggle with the Stalin myth 08.08.2013

Georgians' attitude to Joseph Stalin is consistently contradictory. The row over the huge monument in his hometown of Gori, occupied by the Russians in 2008, has become an illustration of the national schizophrenia.
Georgien, Tiflis, Bidzina Ivanishvili

Georgian Prime Minister: 'It is all about restoring justice' 02.07.2013

Georgian Prime Minister Bidsina Ivanishvili rejects allegations of political persecution. Before the country's presidential election, he speaks to DW about his retirement from politics, relations with Russia and NATO.
Stichwahl in Südossetien

South Ossetia elects former KGB chief 09.04.2012

The breakaway Georgian province of South Ossetia has held a presidential run-off election, picking a former KGB chief who is supported by Russia. The election was rejected by Georgia as illegitimate.
Russland Ministerpräsident Dmitri Medwedew in Kaliningrad

Medvedev's push for control of Russian military unsettles Caucasus 11.12.2009

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has announced that he has requested the right to send troops into other countries in cases of emergency without consulting parliament. The proposed plan is causing regional concern.
Südossetien separatistische Kämpfer in Süd-Ossetien

Separatist Caucasus regions go separate ways 26.08.2009

One year has passed since Russia officially recognised the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. But as the rest of the world stands by its refusal to follow suit, genuine sovereignty is still out of reach.
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