There seems to be no end to the conflict between Russia and Georgia as Russian troops continued to battle Georgian forces today. Georgia is, of course, an ally of the United States.
President Bush took a diplomatic approach Sunday, expressing to Russian President Putin that the conflict was unacceptable. VP Cheney took things a step further, saying "Russian aggression must not go unanswered and that its continuation would have serious consequences for its relations with the United States, as well as (with) the broader international community''.
Here's the latest from the BBC....
Russians advance in west Georgia
Russian troops have entered Georgia from the breakaway region of Abkhazia, as the conflict between the two neighbours appears to be broadening.
Moscow said it had launched a raid on the town of Senaki to stop Georgia from attacking Russian forces in South Ossetia, another breakaway region.
As the fighting continued in South Ossetia, foreign envoys were pressing for a ceasefire in the conflict.
Each side accuses the other of carrying out atrocities in the region.
Fighting in South Ossetia erupted late last week when Georgia launched an overnight assault on the territory.
Russian troops have entered Georgia from the breakaway region of Abkhazia, as the conflict between the two neighbours appears to be broadening.
Moscow said it had launched a raid on the town of Senaki to stop Georgia from attacking Russian forces in South Ossetia, another breakaway region.
As the fighting continued in South Ossetia, foreign envoys were pressing for a ceasefire in the conflict.
Each side accuses the other of carrying out atrocities in the region.
Fighting in South Ossetia erupted late last week when Georgia launched an overnight assault on the territory.
Russia, which supports the province's bid for separation, then bombed targets throughout Georgia and moved troops into the region and into Abkhazia.
On Monday EU envoys were attempting to broker an agreement between Tbilisi and Moscow.
Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili signed an EU-backed ceasefire, but the document was rejected by Moscow.
Leaders from both countries carried on a war of words, with Russia accusing Georgia of genocide, and President Saakashvili hitting back with claims of ethnic cleansing.
And Russia confirmed for the first time it had advanced beyond the borders of Abkhazia.
A Defence official told the Interfax news agency the move was intended to prevent Georgian troops from shelling South Ossetia, and to stop them from regrouping.
As well as launching an attack in Senaki, Russia also moved into the town of Zugdidi, according to Georgian officials.
The Russians issued an ultimatum to Georgian forces to disarm or face attack, and proceeded to occupy government buildings there, the Georgians said.
Fighting also continued in South Ossetia, with local officials accusing Georgia of bombing targets in the capital, Tskhinvali, by helicopter.
On Monday EU envoys were attempting to broker an agreement between Tbilisi and Moscow.
Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili signed an EU-backed ceasefire, but the document was rejected by Moscow.
Leaders from both countries carried on a war of words, with Russia accusing Georgia of genocide, and President Saakashvili hitting back with claims of ethnic cleansing.
And Russia confirmed for the first time it had advanced beyond the borders of Abkhazia.
A Defence official told the Interfax news agency the move was intended to prevent Georgian troops from shelling South Ossetia, and to stop them from regrouping.
As well as launching an attack in Senaki, Russia also moved into the town of Zugdidi, according to Georgian officials.
The Russians issued an ultimatum to Georgian forces to disarm or face attack, and proceeded to occupy government buildings there, the Georgians said.
Fighting also continued in South Ossetia, with local officials accusing Georgia of bombing targets in the capital, Tskhinvali, by helicopter.
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