Russia Invades Georgia

[SubGod22]

Russia now says they're cutting all ties with NATO and allied nations.

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Russia digging in around Poti day before the supposed withdrawal.

[rrshock]

This isn't going away anytime soon. Guess those troops that are scheduled to leave Iraq might as well just head north instead.

[CharlieHog]

NATO Meows



Eastern Europe understands the stakes in Georgia. It is the ultimate target. Russia's aims are clear: (1) sever South Ossetia and Abkhazia from Georgia for incorporation into Russia; (2) bring down Georgia's pro-Western government; and (3) intimidate Eastern European countries into reentering the Russian sphere of influence.

Objective No. 1 is already achieved. Georgia will never recover its provinces. They will soon be absorbed into Russia.

Objective No. 3 has backfired, for now. The Eastern Europeans have rallied to Georgia -- and to the United States.

Objective No. 2 remains in the balance. Russian tanks have cut Georgia in half. Its largest port has been ransacked. Its capital is isolated. Russia shows every sign of staying in place by maintaining checkpoints and ultimate control.

[SubGod22]

Russia refuses to leave as Georgians protest the continued presence of the military in and around Poti.

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Russia says it's staying in Poti despite the agreement and protests from the West.

[kcshocker11]

NATO Meows



Eastern Europe understands the stakes in Georgia. It is the ultimate target. Russia's aims are clear: (1) sever South Ossetia and Abkhazia from Georgia for incorporation into Russia; (2) bring down Georgia's pro-Western government; and (3) intimidate Eastern European countries into reentering the Russian sphere of influence.

Objective No. 1 is already achieved. Georgia will never recover its provinces. They will soon be absorbed into Russia.

Objective No. 3 has backfired, for now. The Eastern Europeans have rallied to Georgia -- and to the United States.

Objective No. 2 remains in the balance. Russian tanks have cut Georgia in half. Its largest port has been ransacked. Its capital is isolated. Russia shows every sign of staying in place by maintaining checkpoints and ultimate control.

I cant help but think we helped these events to occur by tying up our military in Iraq. When we invaded Iraq we lost the international community and moral high ground and at the sametime tied up our combat forces, thus giving Russia a perceived window of opportunity. 8)

[rrshock]

NATO Meows



Eastern Europe understands the stakes in Georgia. It is the ultimate target. Russia's aims are clear: (1) sever South Ossetia and Abkhazia from Georgia for incorporation into Russia; (2) bring down Georgia's pro-Western government; and (3) intimidate Eastern European countries into reentering the Russian sphere of influence.

Objective No. 1 is already achieved. Georgia will never recover its provinces. They will soon be absorbed into Russia.

Objective No. 3 has backfired, for now. The Eastern Europeans have rallied to Georgia -- and to the United States.

Objective No. 2 remains in the balance. Russian tanks have cut Georgia in half. Its largest port has been ransacked. Its capital is isolated. Russia shows every sign of staying in place by maintaining checkpoints and ultimate control.

I cant help but think we helped these events to occur by tying up our military in Iraq. When we invaded Iraq we lost the international community and moral high ground and at the sametime tied up our combat forces, thus giving Russia a perceived window of opportunity. 8)

But now since Iraq wants us out, it gives a perfect opportunity to relocate our equipment. Right to Eastern Europe. That Iraqi wish couldn't have come at a worse time for Russia.

[SpanglerFan316]

rrshock: The problem is that our military needs to be retrained and re-equipped. The troops need some time at home and their families need to see them. The military needs some more A-10s (i.e. "Warthogs") http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-10_Thunderbolt_II if the Russians want to bring their tanks to Atlanta (or any part of Georgia).


PS It's hard to beat http://www.bluesforpeace.com/lyrics/white-room.htm. :lol: (Clapton :good: )

[SubGod22]

The posturing continues. Russia is still surrounding Poti and US warships are delivering aid while NATO beefs up it's naval presence in the Black Sea. Russia also has a few ships off the coast of Georgia near Abkhazia.

And in related news, Russia has official recognized the two seperatist areas in Georgia as independent states.

[rrshock]

How long would it take to sink those Russian ships?

This isn't going to end anytime soon, is it?

[SubGod22]

Russia not afraid of another Cold War.

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Latest reports have Georgia severing all diplomatic relations with Russia.

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Russia is now warning the West against supporting Georgia at all until a new gov't is in place. This doesn't sound good at all.

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Cheney Slams Russia.