‘Putin realized there wouldn’t be any consequences’ - What Russia’s elites learned from the 2008 invasion of Georgia
Exactly 15 years ago, in August 2008, the Russian military entered into open conflict with Georgia. Moscow launched an offensive deep into the country before securing a favorable peace treaty and avoiding international isolation.
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