And now things get interesting. The move I see with this, is to hold Russia to it’s word of a ceasefire. But the bigger message is that we are going in, and if Russia has bigger war plans, then it better not conflict with our plans of providing aid. This could be risky, because the Russians could very well play the game of swinging their arms wildly and saying “I am not stopping, I am not stopping” while they walk towards us. And for that matter, I do hope that there are a few Combat Air Controllers with this small contingent of troops that are going in. And with all air on deck….
The other thing about this is that our administration is making their move. It’s risky, but they have to do something to save some face. Russia seems to have no intention of honoring a ceasefire and the whole world is watching, including the other break away republics in the region. Stay tuned to see how this plays out. –Head Jundi
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Bush sends US troops to Georgia
The US is sending troops to embattled Georgia in the form of a humanitarian aid exercise, President George Bush said.
Mr Bush said military planes would deliver supplies in a move which would put American forces in the heart of the region.
The president said he was concerned that Russia might be violating the ceasefire in Georgia and he expected all Russian forces to withdraw.