I don't understand the criticism regarding Russia's intervention. At night, the Georgian army began shelling Tskhinvali without warning, using all types of weaponry, firing at homes, hospitals, and schools, as well as our military. They disregarded the civilian population and simply decided to level the city (which they actually succeeded in doing). And what should Russia have done if not intervene? Should they have said, "Well done, Georgian guys, keep it up"? No, diplomacy ended here, and it was time for military action. I remind you that they were firing at our peacekeepers and ordinary citizens, most of whom had Russian passports. The South Ossetian army is not worth criticizing. If Russia hadn't intervened, there would be no one left alive in the republic today.