Still trying to work out how Russia, as an interested party, was appointed the role of "neutral peacekeeper" in the province (that was always "Georgian" under the communists) that it seeks to absorb into Russia? Even to the extent of demonstrating that "neutrality" by handing out "Russian" Passports to the inhabitants. Strikes me as being a clear conflict of interest, but there again whoever could ever put forward the arguement that the UN ever knew what it was doing.

Bet the Ukrainians are feeling a tad nervous, as the spotlight will turn on them once Russia has taken what parts of Georgia it feels it requires to "feel safe". Maybe we will once again Europe will be informed that, "We have no further territorial ambitions".

Odds on increased applications for NATO membership anyone?