To the Point
Are the US and Russia Heading for Another Cold War?
As Russian troops moved further into his country and bombs fell close to his capital city, Georgia's president, Mikheil Saakashvili, decried Russia's actions as an "invasion, occupation and annihilation of an independent, democratic country." Also, the impact of the war in Georgia on the campaign for the president, and Hillary Clinton's role at the Democratic convention in Denver.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAs Russian troops moved further into his country and bombs fell close to his capital city, Georgia's president, Mikheil Saakashvili, decried Russia's actions as an "invasion, occupation and annihilation of an independent, democratic country." Also, the impact of the war in Georgia on the campaign for the president, and Hillary Clinton's role at the Democratic convention in Denver.
Banner image: Georgian soldiers ride a tank through the streets in Gori, Georgia. Both Russia and Georgia have accused each other of continued attacks after Georgia called a ceasefire and withdrew their forces from South Ossetia with Russian forces now firmly in control in the disputed region. Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images
In this episode
3 storiesFighting in Georgia Spreads
Russian forces have moved further into Georgia's rebellious province of South Ossetia, despite Georgia's call for a ceasefire.
Read the story22 minRussian Intentions and US Response
Barack Obama has taken a week off from his presidential campaign. From his vacation retreat in Hawaii, he has condemned Russia's aggressive actions and demanded that it withdraw ground forces and cease flights in Georgian airspace.
Read the story17 minHillary Clinton and the Democratic Convention
The latest foreign policy challenge comes amid talk of " Obama fatigue " and new attention's being paid to the role of Hillary Clinton at the Democrats' nominating convention in Denver. Clinton has not taken steps to quash a move to place her name in nomination two weeks from now in Denver.
Read the story10 min
