A convoy of around 20 Russian tanks and trucks filled with troops and materiel are making to South Ossetia, through the Roki tunnel. The situation is escalating rapidly, following bellicose statements by Russian officials.

Putin has been quoted as saying that Russian ‘volunteers’, deeply troubled by the situation in South Ossetia, are clamoring to be let into the region, in order to defend it from Tbilisi.

That was two hours ago. Apparently the ‘volunteers’ are extremely well organized and able to respond within hours. Impressive, right?

In the meantime, the opening ceremony of the Olympics is under way. The olympics are a symbol for peace. During ancient times, in Greece, all hostilities would cease throughout the duration of the Olympic Games. But Russia does not believe in the Olympics. Or, in tears, for  that matter.