| largedarryl said: This conflict is very confusing, and I can hear of nothing but conflicting information from all parties involved. I hear different accounts from Russia, Georgia and US. Since Russia and US are most likely being deceptive, and the Georgian President sounds crazier every time I read about him talking. I really need to wait for some more credible information is released so I can actually decide on this matter. |
If you are refering to US, Georgian and Russian media, then there are many credible sources outside of these three nations: the BBC, The Economist, The Globe and Mail, and so on. If you are refering to US, Georgian and Russian leaders, then I will let the Swedish foreign minister sum up Europe's reaction: “That the Russian government leadership now has chosen this route means they have chosen a policy of confrontation, not only with the rest of Europe, but also with the international community in general.”
I would not be surprised if Abkhazia and South Ossetia apply for admission to the Russian Federation. Russia is using the West's (sans Spain, Portugal and Greece) recognition of Kosovar Independence as a means to justify its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. These moves are also popular with the citizens in Russia. I do not expect Russia's aggresive nature to stop anytime soon.
