The Russians are saving their own citizens from what appears to be a genocide on the part of Georgians and all the blames go on them? Granted, the Russians went further than it should, but Georgia needs to be taught a lesson and not do this kind of stupid action again.

feng, New York,

It obvious from the naive postings here that the Kremlin propoganda machine still has it's own populace as ignorant as ever. If you don't think this is about oil and NATO, you are drinking too much vodka. Russia has yet to admit it committed it's own atrocities by Red Army in WWII. Untrustworthy.

Mac, Dallas,

For the information:
Distance from Tskhinvali(South Ossetia) up to Gori(Georgia) - 30 kilometers.

Natalia, Kaluga,

If Saakivishvili cares anything for his people at all he would resign and accept the responsiblity of launching this conflcit. The world's people are not so easily fooled into forgetting how everything started and what atrocities Georgians commited, be a man, if its possible for NATO.

John, Kanata, Canada

Its really funny for georgia to take an offensive action in ossetia thinking that EU and US will come to rescue in case of a conflict with russia.Very great blunder by sakshiville.He has to be hanged first for calculating wrongly about russias potential.This is no Iraq.This is russian might.

vijay, kolkata, india

It comes out that someone definetly wants for Europe to think of Russia as of the enemy. The only question whom will Europeans trust: the leader who doesn't know wheather it's our tanks or Georgian, or the tears of the Osetians who lost their children and parents at the start of the Olympic games.

Timothy, samara, Russia

Sometimes seeing is believing. And sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see... Why Kosovo? Why not South Osetia? Why? What is politics?

Lily, Moscow , Russia

This doesn't suprise me at all. French fell for the fake story of "peace keeping" forces in Georgia. Poor Sarkozy thought that he can actually negotiate with a violent state. That would excuse his outrageous statement that :“Russia has right to protect rights of Russians", is he so afraid of tsar P?

Tomasz, Krakow, Poland

It's disinformation. In fact russians soldiers protect osetians from omnicide by georgians. Georgians army destroyed a hospital shops and houses of a peacefull people. They maid it before with Abhazia.
P.S. Funny saakashvili on fotos. The apprehensive lider of the poor nation.

Anton, Moscow, Russia

Does anybody have a real information? Doesn anybody know the true facts? Did anybody conduct any side of the conflict with the words: "what kind of help do you need?" then why do we sit here and poor dirt on each other? who is better if of all are bad? it's time to make peace not fighting in words!

Timothy, samara, Russia

If the US and the UK have supplied 'training' to the Georgian Military, they do not seemed to have listened very well

Robert, Kingston, UK

As always we are to blame for everything as an "evil" empire be definition and only one side of the conflict is being heard. There is no way we can stand idle and see how we are being surrounded by USA military bases as it throws away former S.U. countries government through "democratic" revolutions

Timong, Urals, Russia

Brutality of Putin and puppet President Medvedev is limitless. After cease-fire Russians continue violence, they attached hospital this morning and now they open door to bandits who start marauding and even killing people in the occupied places. Russians should be stopped by rapid and effective actions and punished for this crime

nina, Gori,

To David (London): What does Kuwait have to do with South Ossetia? You cannot compare them!
Iraq invaded Kuwait which was an independent nation so the USA protected it. In the Georgia-Russia conflict, Russia invaded and committed an agression against the territory of a sovereign country!!

Lowell Harding, London, UK

Russians are just all nazi and gungsters, they beat their wives and know the only way of doing things - fighting. Their IQ is the smallest in Europe, look the stats! It's a shame there is such a country in the world... I think, several bombs on Moscow would teach them!

John, London,

I wanted to read some European responses, and I'm surprised that I don't see many Europeans saying that Europe should do something. The focus seems to be on America and what we should do. That's strange. The last time this happened the conflict ended up in your neck of the woods.

Shannon, La Mesa, CA, USA

The Russians may be brutal, but their actions are logical. I don't understand the Georgian government. Why would they attack the capital of South Ossetia and kill scores of civilians? It seems like a provocation that the Russians could not ignore. The consequences should have been predictable.

Lucky, Berlin, Germany

And the Russians wonder why nobody trusts them.......?

Richard, Bexhill, UK

Should Russia be able to invade other countries to "protect" Russians who live there with Russian passports? How about Hungary, Poland, Estonia and others? South Ossetia is and has been a part of Georgia, a sovereign nation.

Sigmond, patriotic, USA

Russian forces, please continue to western European capitals and clean out all pandering appeasing liberal elitists. They actually think you view the world as they do. Crush them all...

Ken, Duvall, US

If Russia abides by the peace plan, returning to the pre-conflict status quo, it will suggest that this is not Soviet-style conquest but a "Great Power," recovering from an era of weakness and asserting that it will act like a Great Power in its neighborhood. If so, this step was inevitable.

Walter, East Hampton, USA

George in Moscow, I'll take our "free democratic media" over your state controlled Putin mouthpiece media all day long thank you.

C. Heathcote, Tonbridge,

The whole conflict is dripping in conspiracy. It is impossible to cover such a conflict without causing people to choose sides and that is when silly decisions are made. Only a complete understanding of both armies actions will enable political leaders to make the correct decision. Impossible.

Thomas, Aberystwyth, Wales

Did you know 70% of EU troops are incapable of operating outside of their own borders. They couldn't help militarily even if they wanted to. Sarkozy's attempt to talk the Russians back home looks as feeble as the French defense against the nazi's 60 years ago. Miliband looks waaay out of his depth.

Gorden Braun, London, UK

The main goal of this war was increasing the number of voters for McKein in the US president election. Saakashvily have not enough brain for starting the war itself. I think, now the goal is accomplished. US never takes care about civilian lives. Serbia, Afganistan, Iraq, Georgia..North Korea?Iran?

Mikhail, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

NATO better move quickly to put peackeepers in place because that will be the only thing that will deter both sides from doing anything remotely like this again.

Will, Jacksonville, USA

Andrey from Moscow, you still keep repeating what Russian television and government have said for many times. However, as far as I know there is no independent evidence about those atrocities South Osetia.

Ivars, Riga, Latvia

Western News should better double-check information from hot regions as non confirmed information doesn't help ceasefire and peace.
Next time will see how US or UK will be silent while any "small" country (e.g. in Kosovo) will be killing peacekeepers or citizens.Of course it will force democracy..

Alex, Moscow, Russia

Rus has extremely high courage spirit and If world society doesn't force them to understand their mistakes and to fall back we can easily wait for other Chechnya for example in Crimea or other region where are Rus majority presented.

Vyacheslav, Sevastopol, Ukraine

This information is not confirmed again.

All georgians say is not true

Martin, Northampton, UK

This is similar to how WW1 and the Afghan invasion in 1979 started. The results will be the same. The Russian Empire will soon collapse on the weight of it's own hubris.

John, London, UK

I won't be surprised to see an article about Russian forces heading to Mars and outer galaxies in the Western press these days.

Elena, Moscow, Russia

This is the first step of Russia's master plan. The world better wake up.

Michael , Staten Island, N.Y.

Alan, France

Really, given your nation's anti-americanism, recent joke military history and rampant sense of self importance, what you or any of your countrymen say about the UK or USA is worth less than zero

Guy, London, UK

This is the first step of Russia's master plan. The world better wake up.

Michael , Staten Island, N.Y.

It's true that Georgia walked right into the trap that Russia laid, they're hardly innocent. However Russia is using this as an excuse to crush Georgia, because of the potential NATO membership, the oil pipeline and a personal dislike of their president.

It's playground politics.

Owen, London, UK

Miliband should learn from the history how looks like when Russians come uninvited (Berlin) and should keep his rethorics appropriate.

Peter, Belgrade, Serbia

Why all of you trust in Georgian speeches?! May be you just want to believe that Russia is a bad guy and "democratic" Georgia is good. People, they just use you for creating ground for another killing, bombing and destroying campaign.

Alan, London, UK

""genocide" against the Russian majority in South Ossetia."....There are just few russians live in S.Ossetia. Ossetians are majority.

Igor, Moscow, Russia

I have reliable information from:
- - - Anton, Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA - - -
that these armoured vehicles are inflatable cardboard devices supplied by the CIA to discredit humanitarian Russian peace-keepers who are distributing ice-cream and comics to refugees.

Ian, Berwick, UK

Times in such situation I think you have to be very careful and professional with information which I think you are not. What does one think when they read your title "Russian forces head towards Tbilisi..." They were just moving military hardware. The aggressor is Georgia who started this mess.

Arman, New York,

its time for the world to stand up against this russian nazi the started shaling rockets weeks ago into georgia

leo, london, uk

The Western world has nothing to do but watch. The only country that can stand for others has been made weak by the war in Iraq and the Democrats. The Democrats wish to settle everything by exchanging smiles and trading candies with one another. A weak US can help no one. Thanks Democrats.

Ken, Kansas City, USA

Geogian Ministry of Dedense has already denied the information. The hysteric, yet false statement was made by Saakashvili. Can the press please check the info before placing it online? It's not professional after all!

Elena, Moscow, Russia

Its amazing how USA blames Russia! If USA could support Kuwait, why not Russia support SO? I am neither a pro-Russia or pro-America. Looking at the situation, Russia is doing what is expected. Georgia need not have started it all.

David, London, UK

This is why we need NATO still in our days.

Russia won't stop at anything and will only be stopped in pursuing its agenda when they know they will not be able to win.

Vincent, London, UK

Every step the Russians take towards Tiblisi gains McCain thousands of extra supporters. Can America afford to have anyone but McCain as president? Western inaction and smooth words in the face of Russian agression is an abosolute disgrace. So much for standing by your friends in time of need.

Paul, Craigavon, NI

cmon people, those news already admited as false! stop listen to money in massmedia pocket! what in the world will make you start thinking?

Tima, Moscow, Russia

Obamiacs take note. This is one of the many breeds in our world who don't respond to hugs and kisses.

Dave, Brooklyn, NY, USA

American government owes money to ... Japan, China, Russia, Korea! What are you going to do to somebody who holds your debts? China, Russia, Brazil, India are fastest growing economies. How much can you do to China for Tibet, to Russia for Georgia? They can smash your economies. Do they need you?

vlad, huntsville, usa

It`s fake...

More similar on information war...

Anton, Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA

And the western countries just watsh this and do nothing?

Vahur, Tallinn, Estonia

Miliband refers to Russian tanks etc. No mention of Georgian aggression. No mention that Georgian attacked first. No mention of Serbia and nato action. Little Miliband has no credibility at all. What a little jerk! A living example of how England is dimished in the world.

alan morgan, Merifons, France

Very sad news but useful for those who still believe that Russia is 'peace keeper'.

Serge K., L'viv, Ukraine

There'll be no surprise at that - and zillions of denials from the Russians of course.

Sean, Coventry, UK

It's no surprise to me. The Russians have the field all to themselves and can do whatever they like. What's the EU going to do? Launch a full-scale attack? The Russians have sat there for years, waiting for just the right moment to strike - when the United States is bogged down in two other wars

Jeff B., Sioux Falls, SD, USA

Putin and his hand maidens have shown that 'The Russian Bear' is nothing more than a pedophile state molesting a young nation for its pleasure, its time it was castrated.

Dan, London, England

Sarkozy's jaunt to Russia did have a "peace in our times" feel about it. The Russians have made an utter fool of him and his soft-power . The Russian imperialist power play continues Mug western-liberals will never learn.

This is the beginning of history..

J Holmes, Glasgow,

Sacrificial lambs or cannon fodder. The Georgians will destroy this lot giving Russia another pretext to start hostilities again.

This is Putin undermining the lame duck Medvedev.

Joe Steel, Baku ,

It will later today turn that Russia did not enter Gori or further to Tbilisa. That AFP was wrong but who cares?
Everyone will see the article that "Russia forces head to Tbilisi" and no one will see a proper excuse later that this information was false.
Well done! Your free democratic media rule

George, Moscow, Russia

Doesn't surprise me a bit. The Russians have been waiting for just this moment to strke out. They have money, oil, and a willing military and public. The EU couldn't possibly launch a counter-attack, and the US is stuck in two other wars, the military demoralized and overtaxed. Those poor souls.

Jeff B., Sioux Falls, SD, USA

This gangster state, Russia, is turning itself into an international pariah with this hyper-aggressive 1930s Germanesque invasion.

Richard, London,

I wonder what our people say about that.They probably do not have opinion as yet - as nice lady from TV did not tell them what to think about it. If Russian troop enter Tbilisi, the world will witness again that Russia cannot be trusted. I wonder whom they are going to protect there.Russian embassy?

Alex, Piter, Russia

One more reporter was sold off :)

Timofey Gorshkov, Dolgoprudny, Russian Federation

All the West has to do is block Russia from the G8, WTO, OECD and ban visa entry to all their nationals into Europe and America. See how long the Russian Generals stay in Georgia if their wives cannot shop in London Paris and New York.

Zen, Free World,

The tracked vehicles you show in the "Georgia Conflict" slide show are not T-72's, they are BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), comparable to the UK's Warrior IFV.There's a world of difference between Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) and IFV's and there subsequent roles in the Russian order of march.

Tobias, Durham,

What do you expect from a country that is run like a criminal enterprise.

Rosihan Hadi, Kuala Lumpur,

Georgia in day of opening of Olympic Games have destroyed city and villages. About 2000 people was killed.
The Georgian soldiers have burnt church where were children, women, they shot women and children.
Only after that Russia have been compelled to arrange for protection of peace inhabitants.

Andrey Andreev, Moscow,

David Miliband is right, we should vote with our feet and look for another gas supplier.

David, London, UK