US to send aid to Georgia

BBC:

President George W Bush has said the US will use military aircraft and naval forces to deliver aid to Georgia following its conflict with Russia.

He also urged Russia to respect a ceasefire agreement with Georgia.

President Bush said the US was concerned about reports of continuing Russian military action in Georgia.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is to fly to France for talks with Nicolas Sarkozy before travelling to Tbilisi to express US support, he said.

He said he would direct US Defence Secretary Robert Gates to begin a "vigorous and ongoing" humanitarian mission to Georgia, headed by the US military.

"We expect Russia to honour its commitment to allow in all forms of humanitarian assistance," Mr Bush added.

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The BBC also has a video of Bush's statement. There was a definite threat to isolate Russia from normal commerce and associations. The providing of this humanitarian effort is a direct challenge to the Russian attempt to destroy Georgia. I suspect the Russians will not challenge the US effort. Bush also talked about the capture of ports which would be used by the Navy to bring in some relief supplies. the rest will be brought in by air.