Russia/Georgia Situation News & Updates

so is this what we're going to see when war hits the U.S. ...

chatting about the relevance, political orientations etc..

as the U.S. is hit...



seems unimaginable eh?


not far away me thinkssss....

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Originally posted by Rentor

Originally posted by RenegadePsycho
I've just heard on Sky News, Georgian forces have shot down a Russian jet and captured the pilot. It's breaking now on Sky News.

On tv

yes, i'll try and find a link as this is only just breaking.

If this alone isn't an act of war holding another nations soldier captive... I don't know what it.

CNN News Channel hourly report just came on and stated the National Security Council was in touch with the Russian President trying to get him to stop the assault on Georgia.

He refused to stop.

CNN also reported that the US is seriously thinking about intervening .. whether that's true or not remains to be questioned.

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The Sky News television coverage has been fantastic. They have an expert on the ground (right in the middle of the action). He was communicating to the studio a few moments ago and it sounded like he was about to get his head blown off. He said it was completely hectic there and is becoming 'too close for comfort.'

'The war in South Ossetia could be the most dangerous flashpoint since the Cuban crisis', says top historian


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Holy cow

Wonder what the next 24hours be like

Maybe someone stepping in since their pissed

[edit on 9-8-2008 by Rentor]

Originally posted by jetxnet
CNN News Channel hourly report just came on and stated the National Security Council was in touch with the Russian President trying to get him to stop the assault on Georgia.

He refused to stop.

CNN also reported that the US is seriously thinking about intervening .. whether that's true or not remains to be questioned.

O boy let the fireworks start

Originally posted by chips
reply to post by Rentor

 

The Sky News television coverage has been fantastic. They have an expert on the ground (right in the middle of the action). He was communicating to the studio a few moments ago and it sounded like he was about to get his head blown off. He said it was completely hectic there and is becoming 'too close for comfort.'

Couldn't agree more! Sky News has been amazing during this conflict. Constantly updating with new information, that guy who they were talking to on the ground sounded cool headed while talking, Gold Medal for him!

Originally posted by chips
reply to post by Rentor

 

The Sky News television coverage has been fantastic. They have an expert on the ground (right in the middle of the action). He was communicating to the studio a few moments ago and it sounded like he was about to get his head blown off. He said it was completely hectic there and is becoming 'too close for comfort.'

Yeah, I've been quite impressed with Sky News. They still report on everything that comes in no matter what, so they're still a little hit or miss at times, but for the most part they are on the ball.

Has there been any mention or updates on the whereabouts or actions of the US troops stationed in Georgia overnight?. Ive been trawling and cant find anything?

Also a HUGE thumbs up to everyone who is keeping us up to date with these posts and links

The US has to intervene because Russia is essentially attacking a US allie and if that happens I think its safe to say we are all extremely screwed.
Because when Russia and USA go to war, it ain't gonna be with tanks and soldiers its gonna be with ICBM's.

Originally posted by captiva
Has there been any mention or updates on the whereabouts or actions of the US troops stationed in Georgia overnight?. Ive been trawling and cant find anything?

Also a HUGE thumbs up to everyone who is keeping us up to date with these posts and links

I can't find any mention of US troops at this time, but i'll try and find some relevant links. I think they'd want to leave the area if they are'nt fighting though.

EDIT::
afp.google.com...

Thats the best link I could find alls it says is "We have troops based in Georgia" no mention of their status.

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LOL - russia is defending its citizens after Georgia attacked them openly

U.S Reaction so far?


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It crazy, because the US went to war with Russian-backed North Korea in defending South Korea. Again with North Vietnam against South Vietnam.

Now yet another scenerio.

It doesn't look good now as the US gave a really firm warning that Russia must stop now or else ..(CNN TV about 20 minutes ago).

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Originally posted by jetxnet
It crazy, because the US went to war with Russian-backed North Korea in defending South Korea. Again with North Vietnam against South Vietnam.

Now yet another scenerio.

It doesn't look good now as the US gave a really firm warning that Russia must stop now or else ..(CNN TV about 20 minutes ago).
[edit on 9-8-2008 by jetxnet]

Or Else! That pretty strong wording on US's behalf, I don't think this thing is going to be a two country dispute at the end of the day...

EDIT::

Russian Military Commander confirms two Russian planes were shot down over Georgia... SKY NEWS BREAKING


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Im not so sure how this is going to turn out.

However. Were F***** if we try to help georgia.

Most of our men are in iraq. We cant fight RUSSIA, of all countrys. It would end before the public even knew it started. With a couple big bangs.

Some other opinions on the situation.

'The war in South Ossetia could be the most dangerous flashpoint since the Cuban crisis', says top historian

Yesterday a small war in the Caucasus became a major international flashpoint. Until now, almost no one had heard of Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia.

But as Russian tanks and troops rolled into the disputed territory from the north, after Georgian troops invaded from the south, the world suddenly faced a major crisis.

What happened in the Balkans in 1914 is the classic example of lesser allies drawing their powerful backers into a conflict which had nothing to do with them directly.

And I fear that the South Ossetia could be a terrible trigger point for our time, just as Sarajevo was in 1914.

In 1919, only five years after Sarajevo, our foreign secretary Arthur Balfour opposed getting involved in the civil wars then convulsing the Caucasus.

Does either Moscow or Washington really want to go over the brink for the sake of a small partner? We avoided superpower mutual suicide during the Cold War but could this Caucasus conflict trigger it today?

Mail Online

Update - REUTERS (Official): Russia has now confirmed that 2 of its fighter planes have been shot down over Georgia.

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Originally posted by hardcoremusiclover
Im not so sure how this is going to turn out.

However. Were F***** if we try to help georgia.

Most of our men are in iraq. We cant fight RUSSIA, of all countrys. It would end before the public even knew it started. With a couple big bangs.

Now you mention it a lot of military planes been going over past few hours... i live about 3 hours away from air base

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I've heard one B-52 leave here, but several were dispatched last month. I'm wondering where they went.

Anyway, it won't be a protracted ground war if the US intervenes but mostly an air battle to defeating the Russian Air Force.

Most of our fighter jets, stealth bombers, B-52s, A-10 Thunderbolts etc. are available.

I don't know if any of you have seen the movie "waking life" but some of the comments in this thread make me think about a certain part in that movie. It's a good movie full of ideas.

War is hell.