Russian President Considers S.Ossetia Strategy

The Kremlin said Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was holding consultations with his aides to determine Moscow’s response to developments in South Ossetia.

“The president is constantly receiving full information from the scene of military actions in South Ossetia,” the Kremlin said in a press release.

“A series of measures is now being discussed under the guidance of Dmitry Medvedev, aimed at restoring peace in South Ossetia, and defending the local civilian population within the peacekeeping mandate we have,” it said.