Russia's War With Georgia: 2008 Timeline
August 2008 conflict resulted in formal Russian recognition of South Ossetian and Abkhazian independence.
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August 2008 conflict resulted in formal Russian recognition of South Ossetian and Abkhazian independence.
Russia expert speaks of “a fundamental change in the world order where it is possible to violate international law with impunity”.
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