You may have read in the morning papers that Russian and Georgian leaders had agreed on a cease-fire, with the Russian President indicating that the Georgians had been punished enough for their provocations. Well, this story indicates that the Russians may still be on the move.

Jeff Jacoby says we're back in the USSR. Either that, or we are once again playing "The Great Game" for control of the resources of Central Asia. At least one British columnist thinks that the Russians are headed for a fall. Harold Meyerson links the Russian invasion of Georgia and the Chinese Olympic opening ceremonies.

This story, about cyberattacks against Georgian websites in the weeks prior to the opening of hostilities, is interesting. If these attacks were directed by Russians, it is powerful evidence that this whole thing was planned long ago.

In other news, Obama continues to have a problem with white males, and both Obama and McCain continue to have a problem dealing with the reality of our energy situation.