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Old 2008-08-26, 20:01   Link #254
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Originally Posted by tenken627 View Post
They will open formal diplomatic ties and "cooperation treaties" or alliances. South Ossetia wishes to request a permanent Russian military base placed within their borders.
The fact that Russia is formally recognizing 2 separatist regions seems like a very open challenge to the West (U.S & its European allies). Whether or not its payback over Kosovo or not, I think the Russians are trying to show they also have the power to influence states which flock to them for help.

At first I thought this was a classic case of a big bully screwing around with a smaller one. But now I'm not so sure. Considering that Georgia started off this mess with their invasion of South Ossetia, and that Russia's new declarations will probably alter the geography of that region, the only thing now is to wait for what the U.S & everyone else has to say - or do.
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