Russia to recognise breakaway region's independence
Mr Medvedev has already pledged to "make the decision which unambiguously supports the will of these two Caucasus peoples". But any Kremlin move to recognise the breakaway regions would trigger condemnation in the United States and Europe, which have repeatedly insisted on respect for Georgia's territorial integity.
So there we have it. The Allies will shortly be launching a full-scale condemnation. We expect air-strikes of dissaproval followed by the launch of long-range handbags. The initial assault will then be followed by lengthy sulking and not talking to the Russians.
It is expected to be over by Christmas.
Mr Medvedev has already pledged to "make the decision which unambiguously supports the will of these two Caucasus peoples". But any Kremlin move to recognise the breakaway regions would trigger condemnation in the United States and Europe, which have repeatedly insisted on respect for Georgia's territorial integity.
So there we have it. The Allies will shortly be launching a full-scale condemnation. We expect air-strikes of dissaproval followed by the launch of long-range handbags. The initial assault will then be followed by lengthy sulking and not talking to the Russians.
It is expected to be over by Christmas.
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