Georgia rally shows support 08/12/08
The presidents of several countries (Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia) support Georgia by appearing on stage with Pres. Saakashvili.
Video: CNN
Shocking footage of Gori square bombing
Aug 12 - A Dutch cameraman is among five civilians killed in an attack on the Georgian town of Gori.
Broadcaster RTL says Dutch cameraman Stan Storimans has been killed and a Dutch correspondent wounded.
Television footage suggested the blasts were caused by mortars. Russia denies attacking the town of Gori, or staging any incursions beyond South Ossetia.
Gori after Russian bombing
Western journalists saw apartment blocks in ruins, some still on fire. One reported scores of bodies and bloodied civilians. Elderly people, women and children were among the victims.
Bush's speech about Russian invasion of Georgia (11.08.2008. 5:15 PM)
The speech of President Bush at 5:15 PM EST, Aug. 11 2008, about the situation in Georgia that was invaded by the Russian army.
Video: CNN
Georgia support rally in Riga, Latvia (11.08.2008.)
Georgia support rally took place in Riga, Latvia on 11th August. In this event participated 3000-4000 people who brought white roses to Georgian embassy to show their support. Latvians still remember how it was to live under Soviet ocupation and that no country in the world didn't oppose USSR when Latvia was occupied in 1940 by Soviets.
Georgia Calls Cease-fire in Battle With Russia
Georgia has pulled its embattled troops out of the disputed province of South Ossetia and agreed to a cease-fire, submitting to Russia's far superior firepower.
Video: AP
War in Georgia (First days of war)
Russian aggresion has moved to new level in Georgia. Russian millitary have shown its imperialistic goals and showed that it can not be trusted partner. In the video you can see sights of Russian bombing of Tbilisi.
Video: BBC News
Georgian and Russian strenght comparison
| Millitary | Russia Forces in Europe | Georgia |
| Armed Forces | 1'520'000 | 27'000 |
| Aircrafts | 2'358 | 7 |
| Aircrafts | 2'358 | 7 |
| Tanks | 4'982 | 86 |
| Helicopters | 445 | 3 |
| Conventional arms exports | $6'197'000'000.00 | $20'000'000.00 |
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