[gdani]

And when was the last time the Russians invaded or took over a country?

Georgia. Several years ago. When GWB was in office.

[Count of Monte Fisto]

Georgia. Several years ago. When GWB was in office.

The Russians counterattacked only after the Georgia military launched a sneak attack into South Ossetia, which was de facto independent, and killed scores of civilians and the Russian peacekeepers that were stationed there. After three days of decimating the Georgia forces the Russians withdrew.

Russo-Georgian war