The Real Reason for Russia Invading Georgia

Russia has started bombing the Baku-Tibilisi-Ceyhan pipeline. For those who do not know, this pipeline is a major competitor for Russian pipelines and reduces their control of oil flowing to the west. For those who don’t remember, Russia enjoys cutting off the flow of heating oil to Europe when they don’t get their way. This pipeline helps circumvent this control.

A bloodied woman lies injured in the ruins of an apartment block in Gori after another Russian air strike

Russian political leadership, in an effort to distract their populace from political corruption and the economic pain of converting their economy over to a free market economy, have increased their territorial ambitions and sabre rattling. We must beware the increasedd beligerence and animosity that is coming from Russia.