But if Russia’s policy toward him lets events in Georgia get out of control, Russia will be held accountable. Because Russia claims the status of a world power, it is expected to show restraint and responsibility.
当然，格鲁吉亚总统米哈伊尔·萨卡什维利(Mikhail Saakashvili)有时可能确实显得轻率自私、傲慢自大，但如果俄国惩罚他的政策最终导致格鲁吉亚局势失控，那么俄国必须为此付出代价。既然宣称自己是世界强国，俄国就理应能够表现出克制，并勇于承担责任。