9 July: Georgian Interior Ministry says that the three journalists detained on Thursday spied for Russia. One of them is the personal photographer of President Saakashvili (Rfe/rl)

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.