Cheney starts four-nation tour in support of Georgia and Ukraine
'Vice president Dick Cheney’s trip starting Sept. 2 was first announced by the White House Aug. 25 as the Georgian conflict spiraled into a contest over control of the Black Sea. Cheney, the highest-ranking official to visit Tbilisi since the crisis erupted in South Ossetia on Aug. 7, will also visit the Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Italy. His talks will center on energy and how to offset Russian oil and Black Sea dominance.'
