Monday, August 11, 2008

BLOG: Russia Stands at the Crossroads

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The world has sent a signal to Russia, your strategic objectives are acceptable. There does not appear to be any view from any particular nation suggesting opposition other than rhetoric in regards to the Russian occupation of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The only questions yet to to find answers are in regards to what other objectives Russia may have, and if they intend to follow through in achieving all of those objectives?As of this writing Russia is engaged in the systematic destruction of the town of Gori, although no reason has been offered why. We have already witnessed the destruction of Tskhinvali. Blame both sides, Georgia for the initial action, and Russia has made choices with artillery that simply can't be dismissed easily. Both sides carry the burden of indiscriminate killing in this campaign. To date this has been a war fought mostly with artillery, and Russia has more guns.

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