[Revolting cat!]

If Russia did not step in, Georgians would further the attack and take over Abkhazia; my family would be slaughtered by now.

And the author is certain that his family would have been slaughtered, how?

[XR7]

And the author is certain that his family would have been slaughtered, how?

Well, he posted his email address - why don't you ask him?
And then come back and share the answer with us.

[autumnraine]

Because the Russians told him so.