The message from Moscow

Major analysis feature by FT journalists on the outcome of the Georgia-Russia conflict, August 2008. It says that Russia has laid down a challenge to the west in stamping its authority back on the Caucasus. Moscow has achieved a stunning military victory at a low cost to its international position.

The background and details of the conflict can be traced through the related url link below.

ESO: Background information: Moscow and Tbilisi agree outline for peace plan http://www.europeansources.info/record/moscow-and-tbilisi-agree-outline-for-peace-plan/

Website: Carnegie Moscow Centre http://www.carnegie.ru/en/

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