Russia Can "Talk Away" Georgia Conflict
S. Markedonov, Political and Military Analysis Institute | October 14, 2008
Moscow's recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia does not correlate with universal approval, and an international dialogue concerning the status of Georgia is set to begin. ++ Europe has proven itself too dissolute to confront Russia openly: Sarkozy has advocated global mediation, emphasizing Georgia's weakness, and Merkel speaks of "Georgia's core territory," nearly cow-towing to the Russian position. ++ For Russia, dialogue is perfect for talking away the problems in Georgia and simultaneously gaining international legitimacy.
