A Russian Official has announced now that the real deadline for a withdraw is now Friday evening. This comes after Russia has faced tough criticism over the claimed withdraw on Monday, which saw Russian troops doing the opposite of the claim — strengthening their positions and not leaving them.

This ongoing conflict has hurt Russia’s overall global standing and is showing signs of returning to the old Soviet Union ways. As one of the largest countries in the world, it is seen as having failed in a leadership role, and is viewed as little more than a big, school yard bully. At least this — dare I say it again — an end in sight to this conflict, and everyone can get on with their lives.

Tags: Conflict, Georgia, News, Russia, World News

Well, that pull out from Russia never happened. Instead, they’re pushing on more into Georgia. Well, it kinda figures. Think about it. Georgia is a breakaway country that used to be part of the Soviet Union. Russia wants to reclaim it and if they are reclaiming it with this offensive, then it’d figure that in some silly, twisted way that Russia is “pulling out” while doing what we all feel is the reverse.

Did that make sense? I’m having to stretch to understand that one myself, and I wrote it. It is obvious that Russias actions are condemned by the world, and the NATO talks are proof of that. But what exactly will anyone do about this? Who has the balls to actually go and kick Russia in the ass and tell them to get the hell out? Georgian soldiers in pickup trucks won’t be able to do that, that’s for damn sure.

What should be done and what will be done?

What should be done…

Russia should have sanctions. They should have financial sanctions imposed by the International Community — NOT the U.S. or the U.S. +2 allies. The International Community beyond just countries that are part of the big organizations need to realize that if Russia is allowed to do whatever the hell it wants, who is going to be there to tell them they can’t? Next thing you know, you could be the next Georgia. STEP UP.

Russia should face a probationary period in big organizations, including them losing their rights on the security council. If they are unable to keep the peace with a neighboring country and have no issues invading them, then what does that say about their personal views on security?

A deadline should be set with benchmarks which clearly require Russia to have x_amount of soldiers withdrawn out of the Georgian territory. If they refuse, financial sanctions should increase, as well as free trade to Russia should be ceased until the situation is resolved.

What will be done…

Likely very little, sadly. The U.S. is the main country who has a real issue with this and sees this as a human rights injustice, and that this invasion shouldn’t be permitted. But the U.S. is currently tied up with too many conflicts, invested too much into things like Iraq and its dealings with North Korea, Iran, and . We won’t be able to come in and save the day this time, and it is a damn shame nobody other than the U.S. really steps up for other countries in bad spots like this.

Georgia will suffer from this in some way or another for a long time, and I really don’t see enough help from other countries coming in to make things stable in that country. Especially when everyone fears they could be next on Russias shit list.

That’s my personal thoughts. I hope I’m wrong, and that people will do the right thing and help out the little guy, instead of just accepting this and letting it slide.

Tags: Conflict, Georgia, Russia, War

As of late, the worlds focus has been on the Olympics and the Russia/Georgia conflict. Remember my snobby joke from a couple of posts back?

Tune in for the next episode of Drama High, “Why should the middle east have all the fun?”
(See: Are we in high school of somethin’?)

Well, they’re baacckk! In typical little kid fashion, Iran has test fired a missile and is intending, or is at least expressing a desire to launch a satellite to get the worlds attention brought back to them. This reminds me of a little kid in the toys isle in a grocery store where a little kid is giving their mom hell for a $3 Plastic Army Man toy set. Arm pulling and all.

Oh, wow. Iran tested another missile, death to Israel, all that good stuff! (/sarcasm) I’m tired of hearing about this crap, and my money is that you are too! Oh yeah, and FIRE ZE MISSILES!

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Tags: Georgia, Iran, Missile, Poll, Russia

Russia President Dmitry Medvedev has told French President Nicolas Sarkozy that the withdraw of Russian troops from Georgia will start on Monday. According to CNN, there are hints that the Russian military presence will still remain in a similar situation that the U.S. plays in Iraq.

Tags: Conflict, Georgia, Russia, War, Withdraw

Georgia is accusing Russsia of violating the newly signed cease fire agreement and claims the Russian Army has destroyed a key railway bridge, and has set large fires after the agreement was signed by both sides of the conflict. Russian Officials claim the army is remaining to clear out weapons caches before leaving, adding more strain to an already shaky cease fire.

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Tags: Cease Fire, Conflict, Georgia, Poll, Russia, War

While things seemed good for that “cease fire” between Russia and Georgia, the reported attack on the border from Russia on Georgia troops showed just how much a piece of paper means. Thankfully, I’ve yet to find any other similar reports and with talks of the cease fire agreement being signed, and both parties seemingly being happy for now, it looks pretty good.

…And then you see the extent of the damage Russia has done by the reports of Georgia troops being withdrawn and recalled back to Georgia. Russia has effectively taken out a semi-big a player in Iraq defenses. More slack for the U.S. to pick up, more slack for other countries to handle. We’re not even going to go into the whole situation the Georgian Army is in. An end to the conflict is all that matters, and this should hopefully be the end.

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Tags: Conflict, Georgia, Iraq, Poll, Pull Out, Russia, U.S., War

It didn’t take long after the previous post on the Russia v.s. Georgia conflict to have more to add to the story. It is starting to become more and more like a high school drama.

Lemme explain…

Georgia went and messed with a couple of friends of Russia. Russia got pissed, got its friends rounded up and started a bathroom brawl with Georgia, and Georgia being outnumbered, got its ass kicked — BAD. The popular kid in school comes and steps in (The U.S.) and Russia in an effort to coax the U.S. into siding with them, gives the standard “It’s us or them” line. The U.S. tells Russia that friends stand by each other, and the U.S. again says it sides with Georgia. Now that Russia is slowly pulling out, they’ve got a bloody nose and are running down the hallway saying “you’re gonna regret it”..

Tune in for the next episode of Drama High, “Why should the middle east have all the fun?”

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Tags: aid, Georgia, Help, Poll, Russia, U.S., War

I think this is a good move overall on our end. I’m just concerned that we’re going to be drawn into another situation like Iraq, and we’re going to cause even more drama with Russia. Things have been shaky with the Russians for the U.S. forever, and this recent incident doesn’t help matters much. At this point in time, I hope we stick to just providing aid, and don’t fall for another Iraq situation where another government becomes very much dependent on U.S. support.

Either way, this is America and we do try to help others — that is what we do. Best wishes to Georgia on recovering from the attacks, and I hope both sides are able to eventually work things out without the continued loss of life. Sometimes politics, when done right of course.. can be worth something.

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Tags: Georgia, Help, Poll, Russia, U.S., War