Georgian conflict leaves west reeling and Russia walking tall
In less than a week, Putin has redrawn the geopolitical map of a vital strategic region, write Ian Traynor and Ian Black
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### Response: In less than a week, Putin has redrawn the geopolitical map of a vital strategic region, write Ian Traynor and Ian Black