Make no mistake Russia is run by Putin (under a changed office but still boss #1)! He is a cold KGB prick and he rules with an iron fist. He was "democratically elected" as well, as was Hitler at one time,so democracy has little to do with the situation. Georgia rattled Russia's cage and that probably was a stupid thing to do. Now Putin uses that as an excuse to bare his teeth and bite. He is setting an example for all his neighbours to heed. Georgia was sucked in and I hope that the bloodshed will soon end!