RUSSIAN TROOPS IN GEORGIA
Europe's leaders are beginning to dither in respect of the Russian invasion of Georgia, but what can they do. Let's not forget that Russia supplies the EU with 40% of it's natural gas, and a third of it's oil. If the EU impose sanctions, the Russians threaten continuity of gas and oil supplies, many EU leaders are reluctant to call Russia's bluff, and there's every chance Russia could be serious.
To describe Russia as a democracy would desecrating the word, Putin has the Duma in the palm of his hand. The Russian people have never experienced true democracy, they love tough guy Putin, they'd be up for a struggle even if it means sacrifice.
It's a big problem, the salvation of which may well be long term, the EU must find alternative sources of supply, the truth is the Russians are not reliable partners, but history shows that is no surprise.
starrman
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