EU urges Russia to halt Georgia ‘provocations’

Russia met in July 2015 strong criticism from the European Union following the 'annexation' of a strip of land in Georgia. Russian troops moved markers saying 'state border' 450 metres deeper into Georgia from the South Ossetia demarcation line.

The step means Russia controls a 1.6 km-long segment of the Baku-Supsa oil pipeline, which is owned by British firm BP, and it puts Russian soldiers within a few metres of the E60 highway, which connects Georgia's capital city Tbilisi with the rest of the country.

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ESO: Background Information: West cries foul as Russia strengthens ties with South Ossetia http://www.europeansources.info/record/west-cries-foul-as-russia-strengthens-ties-with-south-ossetia/

ESO: Background Information: Russia is absorbing South Ossetia http://www.europeansources.info/record/russia-is-absorbing-south-ossetia/

BBC News, 16.07.15: EU warning over Russia 'land grab' in South Ossetia border row http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-33549462

The Guardian, 14.07.15: Georgia accuses Russia of violating international law over South Ossetia http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/14/georgia-accuses-russia-of-violating-international-law-over-south-ossetia

The Wall Street Journal, 16.07.15: EU Warns of Increased Tensions Between Georgia and Russia http://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-warns-of-increased-tensions-between-georgia-and-russia-1437061362

Politico [Opinion], 07.08.15: Echoes of annexation http://www.politico.eu/article/echoes-of-annexation-georgia-russia-ukraine/

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