Russia Accuses Georgia of Raising Tension After Report of Attack in South Ossetia -- New York Times
MOSCOW — Russia’s Defense Ministry released a statement on Saturday accusing Georgia of trying to stoke violence in South Ossetia, and vowed to “use all means and resources available to protect the citizens of the republic of South Ossetia and the Russian servicemen.”
The strongly worded statement, one week before the first anniversary of the war in South Ossetia, came after the South Ossetian government reported two rounds of mortar fire coming from Georgian-controlled territory on Saturday morning.
It says that analogous events a year ago “led to Georgia’s unleashing of military aggression on South Ossetia and an attack on the Russian peacekeeping contingent.”
The statement warns that Russia will use all military means to protect South Ossetia “in case of further provocative steps.”
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More News On Russian - Georgian Tensions
Tensions Flare Up In Russia, Georgia -- Washington Post
Russia Says Georgia Fired on South Ossetia, Threatens Force -- Bloomberg
Russia warns of force if more Georgia 'provocations' -- AFP
Russia warns Georgia as S.Ossetia tension rises -- Reuters
INTERVIEW - Rebel S.Ossetia wants unity with Russia, more troops -- Reuters
South Ossetia one year on: Georgians wait in fear for Russians to return -- The Telegraph
INTERVIEW - Saakashvili says Russia still wants him out -- Reuters
My Comment: This week marks the first year anniversary of the Russian - Georgian war. Not surprisingly .... tensions are high with both sides wondering what will happen next.