Russian Federation: Legal Aspect of War in GeorgiaThis report reviews legal aspects of Russia's invasion into Georgia in August 2008 and Russia's recognition of Georgia's separatist enclaves' independence. The report includes an analysis of relevant aspects of international law and Russian domestic law, as well as an evaluation of Russia's legal justification for its actions. The report also provides historic background of the conflict and commentaries on laws regarding the deployment of the Russian military abroad.
This Law Library of Congress report contains information on: the historic background of the conflict, laws on the use of the Russian military abroad, legal grounds for the Russian military presence in Georgia, Russia's "Protection of Citizens" justification, and the legal justification and consequences of recognizing the separatists' independence. Visit our Web site to read the report.
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