On August 8, 2008, Russian forces began the invasion of Georgia, marking the start of Europe’s first twenty-first century war. The conflict itself was over within a matter of days, but the repercussions of the Russo-Georgian War continue to reverberate thirteen years on, shaping the wider geopolitical environment.
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Peter Dickinson: The 2008 Russo-Georgian War
A convoy of Russian troops makes its way through the mountains in the South Ossetian village of Dzhaba on August 9, 2008.
