https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/08/08/trouble-in-the-caucasus/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 15:11:19 -0400<![CDATA[In a move which has put it squarely on a collision course with Putin&#8217;s Russia, Georgian troops continuing their campaign against South Ossetian separatists are reported by the BBC to be nearing Tskhinvali. Russia had called for an emergency meeting of the Security Council in New York a few hours before midnight Thursday, EST. Reuters reported the Security Council decided to take no action on a Russian request to call on Georgia to halt military operations against the &#8220;Republic of South Ossetia&#8221; which has not been diplomatically recognized by the either the UN, EU, or members of NATO. In the fighting that has ensued two Russian combat aircraft are reported down, Georgia has mobilized its reserves and Vladimir Putin has ominously said that  &#8220;war has started&#8221;. Georgia has appealed for help in repelling what it now calls an invasion from Russia.]]>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:25:20 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/08/08/trouble-in-the-caucasus-n185871