Let Abkhazia people say their word, it is Democracy. And they have actually said it, when majority of population got Russian citizenship and claim themselves independent of Georgia. Even if it was Russian Mig, Russia had just defended their citizens against potential Georgian aggression.

Dmitry, Moscow, Russia

the damage caused to the whole world by the USA is uncomparable. All over the world people are dying or suffering misery as a result of the US politics and the US attempts to dominate the world. Russia´s gas is a large gift to the Western Europe, so David from New York keep silent, please! Indeed, despite being a large and powerful country, Russia doesn´t harm anyone through their politics or interests, like the USA do. what shoud that mean: "USA are concerned about the situation in Gerorgia"?? it´s not your sphere of interest! stay away from from us!

Angela, Kiev, Ukraine

...just 5 posts before the US & Nato are blamed! No doubt from a citizen of a free & democratic country. Nato was formed as a defensive pact following the 2nd World War - where freedom was fought for at great cost. Freedom comes at a price, so often forgotten. Why deny others the right to security?

Chris, Glasgow, Scotland

Its a shame to blame Russia for those who invaded Iraq (and caused more than 100 000 people die) and helped the Kosovo's independence (terrorists, killer and human organs traders).

Shay, Darren, David, David, Milan, look at yourself first before complaing at Russia. Show example of good manners.

vennen, Yalta, Ukraine

What leadership in Georgia clearly did not understand is that is not important who is right rather what reality on the ground is. They have to be realistic .Will they do more damage than good if they provoke Russia. How much help can they expect from USA and EU? If Russia behaves like Israel did against Lebanon (read Georgia) couple years ago than Russia will be only condemned, cease fire will be established and Georgian infrastructure destroyed.

gustav , hayward, ca

How the Russia can be a peacekeeper in this region?
Even idiot can tell MIG29 and L39 (Russian abxzian "coalition" said it was shot down by L39 )

David, Milan,

If someone's accusing Russia of being an aggressor, why doesn't he remember US' recent invasion of Iraq and even more recent threats against Irna?

Alexei, St Petersburg, Russia

What was a Georgian drone doing over Abkhazia? It is time that UN council does something about constant Georgian provocations.

Andy, Los Angeles,

Why can't the people of Abkhazia be given liberation like the people of Kosovo? If the majority of the locals want it, who are we to deny it?

Ian Sankey, Plymouth, England

Russia is a very big agressor. so sad that Europe which is entangled into Russian evil energy scheme, does not and can not afford to do much about it. will this appeasment ever end.? we know from history what appeasment led to. Georgian radar system is shared with the NATO because of agreement on information sharing. if there was a an airplane from russia they will have a proof. Lets see what tey will do. Russians probably believe that they still live in early 1990s when those countries could not detect anything. the bronze age is over. they got caught so many times and nothing is getting done. The UN will say it is "very concerned " and thats it. That organization wastes our tax money. they dont solve problems. How can it be useful when russia and china hold it in their hands. the UN is just a "delivery service" (just like FedEx, UPS and DHL) of aid bought with our money. no solution to the problems.

David, New York, USA

Didn't Russia also get caught over U.S. air space? I am an American living in Georgia and this is without a doubt Russia once again trying to dominate eastern Europe with thier heavy handed tactics. Putin is now the new "Czar" of Russia and want to be the leader of a new "eastern block"

Mart, Tbilisi, Georgia

What was a Georgian drone doing over Abkhazia? The UN should finally do something about constant Georgian provocations.

Andy, Los Angeles,

First, there's no proof it was a Russian plane. Most likely it was the Abkhazians, perfectly justified to shoot down an offensive spy plane over their own territory, for which they fought a bllody war in the 1990s. The Russians should officially recognise Abkhazia's and South Ossetia's independence (just like you did with Kosovo). And then your Georgian NATO-wannabe friends will be facing real Russian jets! Like the SU-35, beautifully powerful peacemaker.

Peter Smirnoff, Melbourne, Australia

Compared to what the West and the US does, this is nothing (even if it is true). People complain about Russia but ignore what the US does and how NATO is expanding all across Europe. I thought the Cold War was over.

Ann, Barrington,

Hey Darren, I agree with you. Don't forget the buzzing of American warships.

Bryan, Houston, USA

This is outrageous! Russia should be help accountable for this clear act of aggression. It is clear that Russia is trying to intimidate the west, notably Britain and American. First there is the semi-regular invasion into British airspace, which has caused our forces to deploy our fighters, to escort them out on more than one occasion, now this. I believe an embargo would be a very smart move indeed.

Darren, Dunfermline, Scotland

Seems fair, NATO gets Kosovo, Russia gets Abkhazia.

David, Toronto, Ontario

On Sunday Georgian side was adamant there was no Georgian spy-plane over Abkhasia, now they blame the Russians for shooting it down ?

By the way, Abkhasians insist they shot it down themselves. The same as the previous one.

Elena, Beds,

Nice shooting! How do we know this isn't some footage from a weapons testing drone?

Conall, Dublin, Ireland

Time to embargo Russia!

Shay, boston, usa/ma