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An Uncertain Death Toll In Georgia-Russia War - washingtonpost.com
Rumors run rampant regarding the actions of the Russians, Georgians and Ossetians and their attendant consequences. Explains the effect of the propaganda war on a local level.
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Russia sees Georgia outcome as proof of its dominance - Los Angeles Times
Explains Russian side of conflict, referencing the perceived weakening of the West and the plight of the South Ossetians
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BBC NEWS | Europe | UK urges tough response to Russia
British reaction to Russia's formal acknowledgement of Georgia breakaway regions explained in reference to fears regarding Ukraine independence.
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Testing for a new 'Cold War' in Crimea
Explanation of fears regarding Ukraine: i.e., its annexation of Crimea. Quote from story:
Behind all this also lies the problem of European borders. During and after
the Cold War, it was held (and still is) that borders, however unreasonable to
the inhabitants, could not be changed without agreement.
This has given governments a veto. Serbia tried to veto the break-up of
Yugoslavia. Georgia has not allowed Abkhazia and South Ossetia to secede.
Ukraine holds on to Crimea etc.
The potential for a clash between the competing interests of local people and
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Anger smoulders in rebel city rubble
Reactions of South Ossetians to Georgian encroachment.
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Russia's game plan in Georgia
By keeping troops in Georgia, Russia is also sending an unambiguous message to
the West: that the former Soviet republic remains part of Russia's sphere of
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Q&A: Conflict in Georgia
Provides background on the conflict, particularly regarding the divergent ethnicity within the region.
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Travels in the former Soviet Union. - By Joshua Kucera - Slate Magazine
Description of South Ossetian views of Georgia and Russia & ethnic cleansing claims.
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Russia invades Georgia. How did it come to this? - By Anne Applebaum - Slate Magazine
Summary of Background of Georgia-Russia conflict.
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Putin suggests U.S. may have provoked Georgia conflict - Los Angeles Times
Russia increases diplomatic conflict over actions in Georgia.
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