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August 15, 2008

Nai tebe kachka kopne

Note to Russian military delegations: Is this something you want to advertise?

"According to information available to us, a Tupolev Tu-22 long-range supersonic bomber and several Sukhoi Su-25 jets were shot down with S-200 and TOR surface-to-air systems, supplied to Georgia by Ukraine. Ukrainian crews were operating the air defense systems," a member of the Russian military delegation said.

God bless Ukraine.

Related: Taking a break from rape and pillage and assorted war ("Who are we to judge?" /the left), Russian forces destroy Georgian ships in port. A report on a naval battle between Georgian forces and the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The Chief of Ukraine's General Staff declares limitations on Russian fleet movements based at Sevastopol will be enforced. If Crimea is on the board, this could get interesting.

President Bush: It is time to for an enthusiastic joint exercise with the Ukrainian military. Prime Minister Harper*: I would suggest Canada participate but it would be a waste of your time and mine.

* Interesting fact: Canada's Stephen Harper is leader of the "Conservative" party.

Update: John McCain, "We are all Georgians."

The Georgian people have suffered before, and they suffer today. We must help them through this tragedy, and they should know that the thoughts, prayers and support of the American people are with them. This small democracy, far away from our shores, is an inspiration to all those who cherish our deepest ideals. As I told President Saakashvili on the day the cease-fire was declared, today we are all Georgians. We mustn't forget it.

Update: "The West, collectively, failed in this crisis." Frank words from John Bolton.

Update: The "rather unsettling idea" the blogosphere may know as much as more than the US government knows about the situation.

Update: Murdering bastards.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at August 15, 2008 07:23 AM

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