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Russia: Moscow's Four Options in South Ossetia

Aug 8, 2008 | 19:39 GMT

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Summary

Russian forces have established a presence in Tskhinvali, the main city of Georgian separatist region South Ossetia. Now, Moscow will determine where its forces will halt their advance — and thereby what the new regional boundaries will be when a permanent cease-fire is declared.

Russian armor carved out a position in the South Ossetian capital, Tskhinvali, on Aug. 8....

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