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08STATE91582
2008-08-26 15:15:00
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Secretary of State
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TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.

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SUBJECT: TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
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RUSSIA TO RECOGNIZE BREAKAWAY PROVINCES
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UNCLAS STATE 091582

SENSITIVE
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E.O. 12958: N/A
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SUBJECT: TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
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RUSSIA TO RECOGNIZE BREAKAWAY PROVINCES
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1. (SBU) The Russian MFA passed a letter from
President Medvedev to President Bush declaring Russia?s
intention to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and
South Ossetia in a Presidential Decree to be signed
August 26. (TF/Embassy Moscow telcon)

AKHALGORI STANDOFF CONTINUES
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2. (SBU) OSCE observers note Georgia remains concerned
South Ossetian forces may use 120 mm mortars against
Georgian troops. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon)

HUMANITARIAN UPDATE
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3. (U) Water and latrine infrastructure in IDP
shelters in Tbilisi is inadequate to sustain the
population for a protracted time, notes USAID. The
situation remains fluid as IDPs return home, and there
is confusion among Georgian officials and relief
agencies as to eligibility for benefits. (Tbilisi 1441,
Tbilisi 1442)


4. (SBU) Roads from Poti are open and traffic and
commerce are flowing. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon)

OFFICIAL VISITS FOCUS ON FINANCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN
NEEDS
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5. (SBU) U/S Jeffery?s delegation met with the
American Chamber of Commerce and the Prime Minister?s
office, and will meet with the Foreign Minister and the
President of the National Bank of Georgia. The
delegation plans a press conference August 27.
(TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon)


6. (SBU) Cindy McCain, hosted by President
Saakashvili?s wife, visited IDP shelters in and around
Tbilisi. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon)

GAS SHORTAGE WORSENS IN YEREVAN
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7. (SBU) Fuel supplies are dangerously low and relief
is not expected for 7-10 days. Diesel fuel is slightly
more abundant; post is operating with limited diesel
vehicles.
(TF/Embassy Yerevan telcon, Yerevan 671)


8. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE