And, as Mr Saakashvili has often said, if the Russians think they can escape unpunished for the invasion and occupation of parts of his country, that could embolden further adventurism.

• 而且，正如他萨卡什维利经常说，如果俄罗斯人认为他们可以逃脱惩罚的入侵和占领的部分他的国家，这可以进一步大胆冒险。