New Flashpoint with Russia

[Smurf-Herder]

I've been following this story online for a couple weeks, but heard nothing on TV about it.

Russia-Georgia close to war, Tbilisi to blame: Russian envoy
http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14668931

[Moby]

I heard a little about this. It's hard to tell if these two are seriously preparing for war or if they're just pestering.

Does Georgia still have nukes?

[Smurf-Herder]

Georgia has no nukes. But the were in line to join NATO; and that pisses Russia off.

Here's some of the latest:

Abkhazia appeals for Russian military help
http://www.russiatoday.ru/news/news/24392

West Told Not to Antagonize Russia
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/1010/42/362604.htm

Russia Unflinching on CFE Treaty Suspension
http://www.armscontrol.org/act/2008_05/RussiaCFE.asp

[tranquill]

Here the news: http://samsonblinded.org/news/government-israeli-arms-sales-to-georgia-may-irritate-russia-2647 *Israelis supply weapons to Georgia!