Embassy of the United States

Crisis in Georgia

Statement by the President on Georgia  (The White House, September 3, 2008) “The territorial integrity and borders of Georgia  must be respected, just as those of Russia or any  other country.”

Secretary Rice’s Remarks On U.S. Economic Support Package for Georgia (U.S. Department of State, September 3, 2008)

Fact Sheet: U.S. Support for Georgia The United States Supports The Recovery, Stability, And Continued Growth Of Georgia's Economy (The White House, September 3, 2008) U.S. assistance will aid Georgia's economy and seeks to ensure Georgia regains its position as one of the world's fastest growing economies. Georgia's economy grew by 12 percent in 2007, as a result of solid macroeconomic management, openness to trade and investment, and business-friendly economic policies. The Government of Georgia has reiterated its commitment to the sound policies that have led to this success. The United States is committed to assisting Georgia to remain on this path and will help Georgia's economy recover from conflict. more

U.S. Condemns Action by Russian President: Decision is inconsistent with UN Security Council resolutions, Bush says (The White House, August 26, 2008) Useful Links at America.gov

Cheney Begins Consultations with Former Soviet Republics (September 03, 2008) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev (left) and Vice President Cheney talk during their meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 3.

United States Pledges $1 Billion to Rebuild Georgia (September 03, 2008)

White House Welcomes EU Statement on Georgia (September 02, 2008) Europe and the United States are united firmly behind Georgia's territorial integrity, sovereignty and reconstruction.

United States Praises European Union Efforts on Georgian Crisis (September 02, 2008) Bakers distribute bread to residents of Tskhinvali, regional capital of South Ossetia in Georgia.

G8 Partners Condemn Actions in Georgia: Foreign Ministers’ Joint Statement on Georgia (August 27, 2008) Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States urge Russia to honor cease-fire commitments.

Russia’s G8 Partners Condemn Its Role in Georgia Crisis (August 27, 2008) The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Dallas arrives in Batumi, Georgia, August 27 with humanitarian aid.

U.S. Rejects Russia’s Recognition of Georgian Separatists  (August 26, 2008) Russian soldiers heading for Georgia’s breakaway South Ossetia region

Russia Still Violating Cease-fire in Georgia, Says White House (August 25, 2008) American sailors unload aid from the USS McFaul in Georgia’s Black Sea port of Batumi.

Georgia Crisis Raises Questions About Russian Policy, Rice Says (August 22, 2008) A Russian tank passes a billboard showing Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in South Ossetia.

United States Delivering Help and Hope to Georgia  (August 22, 2008) Georgian refugees await the end of conflict at a center for internally displaced persons in Tbilisi August 20.

United States Will Help Rebuild Georgia’s Military (August 21, 2008) A U.S. cargo plane delivers humanitarian aid in Tbilisi.

NATO Strengthens Ties with Georgia (August 19, 2008) Secretary of State Rice speaks with Italian Foreign Minister Frattini, left, and NATO Secretary-General de Hoop Scheffer August 19.

Russian Provocations Contributed to Georgia Crisis (August 20, 2008) Georgian citizens greet U.S. special envoy Matt Bryza in Tbilisi August 13.

U.S. Policy in the South Caucasus  (June 19, 2008)  America is dedicated to helping Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan to resolve regional conflicts and build democratic institutions. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried

World Regions: Europe & Eurasia Crisis in Georgia

Photo Gallery

U.S. humanitarian aid, part of a relief effort by several foreign governments and nonprofit organizations, flows to victims of the conflict between Georgia and Russia. The United States provided $1 million to the U.N. World Food Programme for purchase and distribution of food in Georgia. As of August 21, the United States had provided more than $10.7 million in humanitarian relief to Georgia. The United States is prepared to do more to help. Here, Georgians greet the U.S. State Department’s Matthew Bryza, right, at the airport where U.S. aid is delivered in Tbilisi, Georgia.

America Sends Help and Hope to Georgia USAID and the Department of Defense have teamed up to deliver more than $10 million in aid for thousands of displaced families in Georgia.

Map:  Georgia in Crisis

Georgia is a rugged and mountainous country - bounded by Russia to its north, and Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan to its south - that won its independence in 1991.