The NATO military exercises in Georgia are ending as Russia continues to condemn them and call them provocative acts. The drills are taking place near South Ossetia, a disputed region that is recognized as independent by Russia. The drills were especially tense because Russia has based troops there since the war. Officials representing South Ossetia suggested other motives saying, “We do not rule out that the NATO-led exercises in Georgia are deliberately held in order to thwart the election in South Ossetia.” The exercises consisted of a crisis-response situation and a peacekeeping situation and run until June 3. According to some analysts, Georgia is demonstrating its desire to join NATO by hosting the exercises. The Russian President has said that the exercises are dangerous due to their proximity to Russian troops and provocative because they come so soon after the conflict between Georgia and Russia.
By Nathan Rutz
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8075648.stm
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