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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 14 > Bush sends aid to Georgia as Russia breaks cease-fire

Bush sends aid to Georgia as Russia breaks cease-fire

By Ellen Barry / The Bulletin
August 14, 2008

WASHINGTON — President Bush sent U.S. troops to Georgia on Wednesday to oversee a “vigorous and ongoing” humanitarian mission, in a direct challenge to Russia’s display of military dominance over the region. His action came after Russian soldiers moved....

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