The newly-elected Georgian parliament unexpectedly convened on June 7 to avoid a potential large-scale opposition rally, opening with messages of political reconciliation and cooperation in stark contrast to its furtive first gathering and a small but vocal protest outside.
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The presidents of Georgia and Russia met for the first time on June 6 in St Petersburg. Both sides said it was a friendly encounter, but there was no sign of resolution to the deeply divisive issues standing between the two countries.
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Former foreign minister Davit Bakradze was formally appointed parliamentary speaker at the inaugural session of parliament on June 7.
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Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov called on the Georgian government to recognize the independence of its separatist regions, drawing bitter fire from Tbilisi officials.
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Olympic Committees of Russia and Georgia discuss Sochi Olympics.
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