Georgian forces began an offensive to gain control of the pro-Russian territory

Data from Russian tanks and troops entered South Ossetia after Georgian forces began an offensive to gain control of the pro-Russian territory now, which has had de-facto independence program for more than 15 years. The Russians quickly repelled them and drove further into Georgia.ringed South Ossetia and Abkhazia with checkpoints the West says violate the terms of a cease-fire Sarkozy brokered.Sarkozy, whose country holds the EU presidency, is going to Moscow with other top EU officials for a visit Kouchner said was aimed at ensuring Russian implementation of the cease-fire plan.Scheduled to visit the Georgian capital, Tbilisi.The EU expects Russia to withdraw its forces to their pre-conflict positions, Kouchner said.