Russia-Georgia War: One Year Later

Russian soldiers guard a checkpoint near the Georgian village of Khurvaleti. Photo AFP

Georgia Marks Anniversary Of War With Russia -- Yahoo News/AP

TBILISI, Georgia – Georgia marked one year since its war with Russia on Friday with quiet moments and somber ceremonies — a nationwide minute of silence, a human chain in a war-battered town, a soldier's small son gazing at his father's tombstone.
The brief war killed at least 390 people and left a legacy of animosity between leaders and fears among civilians that more fighting may erupt. About 26,000 people displaced by the conflict still live in temporary housing in Georgia, many on less than $3 a day, according to aid group World Vision.

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More News On The One Year Anniversary Of The Russia-Georgia War

Georgia-Russia war one year on -- BBC
Russia-Georgia tensions still high one year on from conflict -- CNN
On war's anniversary, Georgia, Russia vie in media -- AP
Tributes, accusation mark Georgia war anniversary -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Year later, Russia's victory over Georgia cuts both ways -- L.A. Times
One year on: Georgia rebounds from war with Russia -- The Telegraph
Did Russia pay high price for winning Georgia war? -- Christian Science Monitor

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