It’s heating up the news and you’re wondering what the fuss is about. The war between Georgia and Russia is confusing, I know. Here are a few reasons why we’re paying so much attention….

1. Israel: Sophisticated weaponry have been provided to the Georgian military by Israel including airplane drones and the Israeli rocket system called Lynx. 

Israel also has a hand in infantry training and strategic recommendations to Georgia from high ranking retired Israeli officers.  It’s an interesting move by Israel who has constantly been plagued by Russia selling sophisticated equipment to their Arab enemies.

It must be noted that Israel froze arms sales to Georgia two days before war with Russia was announced.

2.  United States: Large amounts of U.S. military surplus material have been provided to the Georgian army via the Georgian Training and Equipment Program.

The picture below shows the Georgian army clearly wearing the old army BDU’s and boots (which the American army has since replaced with the digitized ACU and tan desert boots). The canteen covers still read “U.S.” on them, for christsake!

Georgian Army in U.S. Gear

Add to the mix a LONG standing U.S. struggle against Russia and it’s a recipe for disaster.

3.  Russia:  When Russia starts a war, we pay attention.  It’s as simple as that.

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