[TigersEye]

Russia supported Serbia's objections in February when Kosovo declared its independence, but the U.S. and most European Union members recognized the breakaway province as a nation.

Russia was so committed to that position they decided to support some rebels of their own. /s

[MarMema]

picture of Grozny after the Russians destroyed it

Title under the picture says "Russia may not spend the estimated $1 billion required to rebuild the city, instead letting it stand in ruins as a warning against separatism"

[BabaYaga]

True.