Hello! Today, in this article, we will discuss how Georgians won the war against Russia.
First, let’s ask a question and answer it ourselves: What was Russia’s goal in the war?
Russia’s goal was the capitulation of Georgia—that is, the overthrow of the state and the replacement of its government.
Did they achieve this? Not at all.
It is true that Georgia temporarily lost control over Akhalgori, the Kodori Gorge, and a few villages, but it maintained its independence, thanks to the then-government and the sacrifices of Georgian heroes.
To strengthen this argument, let’s give a clear example: the United States had a large military presence in Afghanistan for 20 years. Its main goal was to subdue Afghanistan, but it could not achieve this, and eventually withdrew its forces. Think about it: did the U.S. “win” that war because it defeated the Afghan people? Of course not.
History has many similar examples: the Winter War in Finland, the Vietnam War.
Therefore, if you are Georgian, do not diminish the honor of your nation, do not downplay the lives sacrificed by Georgian heroes, and proudly state: in 2008, Georgia truly won the war that Russia started!
In the next article, I will discuss “How the War Started by Russia?”
