Was response a calculated attempt to win Western help? August 18, 2008 by F. Michael Maloof Reposted from the G2 Bulletin with permission – The G2 Bulletin is a subscription only news source. Dmitry Medvedev Sources in Georgia say the massive Russian onslaught into South Ossetia was prompted by Georgian snipers who apparently were picking…
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Georgia on our minds
Russian attack response to Kosovo independence, message to Ukraine August 11, 2008 Reposted from the G2 Bulletin with permission – The G2 Bulletin is a subscription only news source. WASHINGTON – If you want to understand why Russia chose this moment to invade U.S.-ally Georgia in hopes of reclaiming South Ossetia, a province with fewer…
Another View on Georgia
I don’t always agree with Pat Buchanan, but I usually get something beneficial out of his point of view. Humanevents.com has an article by Buchanan about the situation between Georgia and Russia that is worth a read: “Mikheil Saakashvili’s decision to use the opening of the Olympic Games to cover Georgia’s invasion of its breakaway…
Will We Back Them?
I just heard a news report that President Bush has “demanded” that Russia ceases it’s attack against Georgia, a sovereign democracy. But will we back that demand? My understanding is that Georgia has reformed their government, attracted international investment, been a loyal U.S. ally in Iraq (fighting along side of us!), aspired to join NATO,…