The biggest issue was that it all happened so suddenly it took the media by surprise and no-one really knew why Russia had gone in. Even now I’m not 100% clear – I haven’t followed it that closely – although I believe Georgia were protagonists in the first instance. The media makes it sound like Russia went OTT – but who knows the real truth?
I get the impression that the media want Russia to be seen as the “bad guys”. The latest follows the ceasefire and the media report that Russian troops are spreading out – made to sound like they are preparing for more fighting, when in fact part of the ceasefire agreement was that Russian troops would oversee different parts of the area.
Whoever is right/wrong, let’s hope the ceasefire lasts and a peaceful solution is sought.