[twinself]

(...) Ivanov warned that Moscow would review its relations with Ukraine and Georgia if these countries joined NATO. He said the consequences would go beyond defense and security. At the same time Ivanov said it was the sovereign right of any country, including Ukraine and Georgia, to join NATO.

Duh, diplomacy! Economic blackmail (gas, oil prices) and spies are the only effective weapons Russkies got. It will be a good test for these young democracies how much will they be willing to cut the bonds from unfriendly, constantly interfereing neighbour.

[Lukasz]

Duh, diplomacy! Economic blackmail (gas, oil prices) and spies are the only effective weapons Russkies got. It will be a good test for these young democracies how much will they be willing to cut the bonds from unfriendly, constantly interfereing neighbour.

Georgians have new pipeline (gas and oil) built in their land from Azerbaijan. US concerns conrolling the business, so Kremlin have few cards less in their neo-communist game. Ukraine also actually has Odessa _ brody pipeline and rich domestic gas resources .