Why did Russia attack Georgia?
Russia attacked Georgia: -to keep their influence in the region and prevent other countries from joining NATO (like Georgia tried to) -to ensure that Georgia will not limit access to an important oil pipeline -to protect the Russian citizens of South Ossetia (an independant province that is generally recognized to be a part of Georgia) when the Georgia military invaded it -to depose the pro-US leader of Georgia Was it justified: -That depends on who you ask. Russia says that the Georgians were killing civilians (this appears to be true). Georgia says that as South Ossetia is a part of Georgia (this is debatable) Russia invaded their country. Most of the West say that the Russian response was too powerful. What will it lead to: -Worsening of US-Russian relations -Lessing of worldwide trust in NATO and the US -Likely Georgia will no longer be pro-West -Likely the removal of the Georgian president (through election or force) What has happened: -It is thought that Russia nudged the paramil
That whole Confederate Flag Issue!! Just had to say that – – – now here is the answer that no one wants you to know. The Russian Bear is Growling. Russia was not happy when Georgia and the Ukraine and other ‘client’ states chose independence over staying with the Russia Federation when the Soviet State collapsed. Thus the Russians have supported dissent wherever and whenever possible Now it is not as if Russia truly wants there to be a Republic of South Ossetia or any number of small ‘ethnic’ states, but Russia hopes that once all these ‘little’ states declare their independence they will flounder and finally come back under the Russian Flag – – – in other words Russia would be happy if Georgia and the Ukraine and ultimately Lativia/Estonia/Lithuania broke up into dozens of smaller ‘nations.’ Then Mother Russia would gather all her children back into her arms. Peace///////////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\\…
One must understand that Russia and Georgia have very different relationships with the United States. Russia has become increasingly unruly in recent years, while Georgia has maintained excellent standing with the current administration. This has angered the Russians, and now, during our Presidential election cycle, they assume that attacking Georgia will throw us into complete turmoil. This is purely an attempt to get to us at a time of vulnerability, and make us, the “other side”, pay for snubbing them in Moscow. So in effect: Why did the Russians attack Georgia? To get to the other side.
