Bob McCarty Writes

After several days of fighting, Russian troops were finally ordered by President Dmitry Medvedev to stop their military operations against Georgia. Below is a handful of photos chronicling the day’s events in the former Soviet republic:

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The video above shows what sometimes happens to reporters in war zones. BBC’s Gavin Hewitt was reporting on the Russian military assault of Georgia from the front line near the town of Gori, he and his crew came under attack from a passing Russian fighter jet.

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Few should be surprised by the actions of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. If, however, you find yourself among those who are surprised, below is a chronological review of some of the newsworthy events leading up to the invasion and to a return to a Cold War-style relationship with the former Soviet state: I reported [...]

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The words of a prominent poet, Tatyana Shcherbina, describe how things are in Russia under President Vladimir Putin: They’ve turned off all the hot water, My liquid of love, my stream of words. I should complain to the people, But a scarf’s been thrown over my mouth. Like this, without moisture of life, I’ll dry [...]

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