Frozen Conflicts, Georgian Politics, International, South Caucasus
Russian forces in Mtskheta on the outskirts of Tbilisi!
Unconfirmed reports from contacts on the ground are reporting that Russian forces have advanced from Gori on the main highway and are now in Mtskheta, only 20km and less than half an hour from Tbilisi. Interesting to note that nearly no fighting is being reported. More to come as we receive and can confirm these reports…
UPDATE: Mikheil Saakashvili has asked Tbilisi residents to stay put, in an effort to assuage the population. Once again, the reports regarding the presence of Russian troops in Mtskheta are unconfirmed as of now!
11 Aug 2008 PCV Telavi
This message comes from a long way away. I am sure that many people here are concerned for the people of Georgia and South Ossetia.
Our prayers are with you.
Let’s hope and pray that with G-d’s help the various “leaders” in the region come to their senses and resolve this conflict peacefully. No more innocent people should die. What a terrible juxtaposition to see the wonderful and heartwarming Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics and then to see such terrible pictures coming out of the Caucasus.
Wake up world “leaders” ! This is the year 2008. We are meant to be going somewhere.
Adam Neira
Melbourne
Australia