Russians have achieved their objectives:
They punished Georgia for the policy of joining NATO and bringing the USA to the S. Caucasus, Russian doorstep (which was unavoidable anyway).
They humiliated the Georgian Saakashvilly regime or government, whatever, for the “f*-ck you, Russians” attitude. They humiliated the USA instructors who provided training to the Georgian Army. They have proven that AK-47 still beats M-17. The military operation is over, but not the punishment. The next step will be political one. Russia is going to recognize independence of S. Ossetia and Abkhazia from Georgia provide them Russian protection and set political, economical and military ties with them. Now, you can get your stripped Georgia with all her guts and oil pipes to the NATO. I hope the Georgian Army will significantly increase NATO fighting capability.
