Russia building 'Berlin Wall' in Georgia

Russia is destroying roads and bridges and building a “Berlin Wall” to separate Abkhazia and South Ossetia from Georgia. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice will not insist on Georgia and Ukraine membership at NATO ministerial meeting.

Source: Breitbart

Georgia Claims to have Shot Down Russian Drone

Georgia says its military has shot down a Russian reconnaissance drone that was flying over Georgian territory. Russia denies claim.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7630978.stm

Russia Makes Arms Deals with Iran and Venezuela

Serious breakdown in US-Russian relations. Russia selling anti-aircraft systems to Iran despite US objections. Venezuela to buy new Russian military equipment in 2010. US seeks to block Russia from international organizations. US repeats commitment of $1 billion in economic support to Georgia.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4781027.ece

Georgia: Intercepted Calls Show Russia Struck First

Intercepted phone calls from South Ossetian border guards show that Russia invaded Georgia several hours before Georgia launched its offensive.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/world/6004766.html

Russia Raids Georgian Airports

Russian troops raid two Georgian airfields. Tbilisi has allowed Israel to use them in a strike against Iranian nuclear facilities. Russians also captured Israeli unmanned aerial reconniassance vehicles.

http://debka.com/headline.php?hid=5559

US Navy Warship Docks at Poti

*** Update of THIS Post***

US Navy flagship Mount Whitney docks at Georgian port where Russian troops are still stationed. Russia accuses US of supplying military aid. VP Dick Cheney committed to Georgia and Ukraine joining NATO.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4682003.ece

US Provided Military Training to Georgia Prior to Conflict

US military and security contractors provided combat training for Georgian special forces prior to conflict in South Ossetia. Training was supposed to be for Georgia’s upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bdffd9a6-7b71-11dd-b839-000077b07658.html

Russia Transfers Ships to Black Sea Command

Possibly establishing long-term base in Syria, Searching all cargo at Georgian port, US building Naval presense.

http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=5532

Russia's Illegitimate Recognition of Independence

Russian recognition of independence for South Ossetia and Abkhazia is illegal and illegitimate. Russia violating UN resolutions they had previously signed. Contrast between current conflict and Kosovo.

http://www.heritage.org/Research/Europe/wm2037.cfm

US Aid Warships Redirected from Russian-Controlled Port

The Coast Guard cutter Dallas and the Navy’s command and control ship USS Mount Whitney docked at a Georgian-controlled port instead. Russian officials charge that the aid shipments are military assistance.

http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=5537