If anyone thought that Russia is actually taking action to defend against what they described as Georgian aggression (within Georgian territory, may we add) Russia's Foreign Minister has openly declared that in his eyes and presumably the eyes of Putin, The Kremlin, etc.) Georgia has no right over any territory. Read here.

Previously, the Russians publicly demanded that Georgia's President be sacked. I guess the world should have taken that as a sign they had an aggressive agenda.

Michael Ledeen has an insightful analysis at National Review.