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  2. Russian-occupied territories in Georgia - Wikipedia

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    In its June 2018 statement condemning Syria's recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Global Affairs Canada described the two entities as "Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in Georgia", adding that "Russia's occupation of these regions is a clear violation of international law that infringes on Georgia's sovereignty and ...

  3. Russian-occupied territories - Wikipedia

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    Map showing Russia in dark red with Russian-occupied territories in Europe in light red, as follows: In Moldova: Transnistria (1), since 1992 In Georgia: Abkhazia (2) and South Ossetia (3), since 2008

  4. Georgia (country) - Wikipedia

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    Supported by Russia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia achieved de facto independence from Georgia, with Georgia retaining control only in small areas of the disputed territories. [100] Eduard Shevardnadze (Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1985 to 1991) was named as the head of Georgia's new government in March 1992 [ 101 ] and was elected as ...

  5. Administrative divisions of Georgia (country) - Wikipedia

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    Considered occupied by Russia by Georgia. Samtskhe-Javakheti: 147,400 25 6,413 East Guria: 104,300 56 2,033 West Mtskheta-Mtianeti: 93,300 14 6,786 East Small part de facto part of South Ossetia, considered occupied by Russia by Georgia. Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti: 27,100 6.4 4,990 West

  6. 6 Western nations demand Russia return two regions it took ...

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    Six Western nations marked the 15th anniversary of Russia’s takeover of 20% of Georgia’s territory by demanding on Thursday that Moscow return the South Ossetia and Abkhazia regions. A joint ...

  7. List of territorial disputes - Wikipedia

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    Russia Georgia: 2011 2011 During the existence of the Soviet Union, the village of Aibga was divided into two; the southern part belonged to Georgia and the northern part to Russia. In March 2011 Russia laid claim to the southern area of Aibga.

  8. Outline of Georgia (country) - Wikipedia

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    Georgia (country) – country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. After a brief period of independence following the Russian Revolution of 1917 , Georgia was occupied by Soviet Russia in 1921, becoming the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic and part of the Soviet Union .

  9. Foreign relations of Georgia - Wikipedia

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    Georgia is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE. Because of its strategic location, Georgia is in both the Russian and American spheres of influence; [2] however, Georgia's relationship with Russia is at its lowest point since 1921 due to Russo-Georgian War.