DeclassifiedDepartment of Statepdf2001-07-01 Georgia

State Department cable discusses alleged Russian airspace violations over Georgia, October 2001

State Department UAP Cable 3, Tbilisi, Georgia, October 30, 2001

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This document is a confidential U.S. State Department cable detailing a meeting regarding alleged Russian military actions in Georgia. On October 30, 2001, U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Alexander Vershbow, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mamedov, where allegations of Russian aircraft bombing in Georgia were denied. The cable reflects diplomatic concerns regarding the implications for U.S.-Russian relations amidst these tensions.

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The document is a confidential communication from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow addressing allegations made by the Georgian Foreign Ministry regarding Russian air activity in Georgian airspace. Specifically, the cable summarizes a meeting held on October 30, 2001, where Deputy Foreign Minister Mamedov asserted that the Russian Ministry of Defense denied involvement in any bombing incidents in the Kodori Gorge on October 28-29.

Further, the Georgia Desk Chief, Tereoken, supported Mamedov's statement and provided details regarding military equipment movements from Gudauta base into Russia, indicating logistical operations amid rising tensions. The ambassadors discussed the potential negative impacts on U.S.-Russian relations if these allegations were true.

Tereoken highlighted that there were reports of Abkhaz helicopters, which could potentially have been misinterpreted, stating that any aircraft movements might have “been about UFOs” due to the difficulty of identifying aircraft in the region. The cable illustrates the cautious tone and strategic diplomatic posture being employed by U.S. officials in light of these allegations and the broader context of regional conflict dynamics.

This document is a part of the U.S. diplomatic correspondence and archival materials maintained by the Department of State, offering insight into the complexities of international relations and military accusations in that period.

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