Russian troop movements are still being reported

Russian troop movements are still being reported in Georgian territory on 14 August 2008. Reports earlier in the day indicated that Russian troops had started to withdraw from Gori and had already left Poti; however, later reports stated that troops have moved back into both cities. The Georgians had reached an agreement with Russia according to which Russian forces would leave Gori when Georgian police forces re-entered the city. Georgian police forces have begun to re-enter the city, but the Russian Foreign Minister has announced that Russian troops will stay on the outskirts of both Gori and Senaki for up to three days to neutralize weapons in the area. At least five explosions were also reportedly heard in the city of Gori, and some Georgian officials claim that Russian forces are blowing up buildings and infrastructure in the city. In Poti, Russian troops and tanks were seen at the city's military port, where they allegedly took some equipment. The day before, Russian troops destroyed and sank six Georgian military boats in Poti. Russian army vehicles and tanks were also reportedly seen just outside of the centre of Zugdidi. U.S. President George Bush announced on 13 August that the U.S. military will deliver aid to Georgia for the thousands who have been displaced. Bush also stated that the U.S. will continue to support Georgia and demanded that Russia leave the country. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is travelling to France and then to Tbilisi to enforce the U.S. position in Georgia. Following Bush's announcement, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili stated that the U.S. military would take control of ports and airports in Georgia; however, a Pentagon spokesman later rejected the claim, stating that there was no need for such an action. Meanwhile, the Georgian Parliament has voted to withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which is a grouping of former Soviet block countries that is led by Russia.