The Powers Exercise Power

Russia loves the conditions of the cease-fire, mostly because they got everything they wanted, and Georgia was given the opportunity to survive. Interesting video from Gori highlights what Russia means by implementing "additional security measures."

Sarkozy is only clever if the west is able to capitalize on the cease-fire. Maybe that was the plan, the C-17 landed almost immediately and as if it was orchestrated.

Also looks like 4 ships returned to Sevastopol. That article has some choice words for Ukraine's new policy on Black Sea Fleet movements. Essentially Russia is saying we have a bi-lateral treaty. and Ukraine can't change the terms.