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Bush Denounces Russia's 'Brutal Escalation' in Georgia |
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Sunday, 10 August 2008 |
Original Source: Armed Forces Press Service
Bush Denounces Russia's 'Brutal Escalation' in Georgia By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2008 – President Bush today expressed deep concern that Russia has reportedly escalated a conflict with Georgia, calling the ramped-up moves by Moscow “unacceptable in the 21st century.” A spat that began last week in the breakaway Georgian area of South Ossetia has today broadened “beyond the zone of conflict,” to include a Russian attack on the Georgian town of Gori, and threats to the capital city of Tbilisi, the president said.
“If these reports are accurate, these Russian actions would represent a dramatic and brutal escalation of the conflict in Georgia,” Bush said.
He added that such actions would be would be inconsistent with assurances by Russia to restore forces in South Ossetia to pre-fighting levels, one element of a peace agreement that Georgia also endorsed. More to follow.
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