Air cover.. At least we need to provide air cover.

And a few observers, like a battalion of Special Forces to monitor the withdrawal or lack thereof. I am poorly informed of the makeup of the Russian incursion. Anyone have a reasonably reliable source on the Russian troop movements?

Now comes the spin. How can the U.S. make up for our lack of support, as seen by the Georgians? Militarily or Economically? It will probably depend on the status of Russian forces within the next couple of days. If they remain for “peace-keeping” duties, economically? If they withdraw, military support? How will we regain face?

Interesting that the Russians leak a desire to base or land bombers in Cuba some weeks ago..

When you step back and look at the power of the current Russians compared to the old U.S.S.R, the theater has moved towards them, not away. Certainly a matter for their concern. Time to stir the pot, see what shakes out. I wonder where their next move is?