Georgian soldiers stand in front of a US military vehicle during the US-Georgia Mitra Mulia 2016 joint exercise in Vaziani, Georgia, May 5, 2016. Photo/REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
The next rank respectively occupied by China, India, and the UK. In addition, Russia has also been involved in wars with several countries, including with Ukraine, which is still ongoing today.
Georgia is listed as one of the countries that has been in conflict with Russia. In 2008, the two countries were involved in the Five Day War, which took place from 7 to 12 August 2008 to be exact.
The war broke out in Abkhazia and Ossetia. The region wants to get out of Georgia with the help of Russia.
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When Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, since February 2022, the breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia has also sent troops to Ukraine.
This step was taken in order to help protect Russia. The Georgian troops are known to have assisted the Russians on the 31st day of the invasion.
So, what is the comparison of the military strength of Russia and Georgia?
Launching the Global Firepower page, Russia is a large country with a very strong military. The country has a total of 1.3 million personnel with more than 12 thousand tanks and 3 thousand MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System).