Result Ceasefire currently in effect. Russian recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent republics. Belligerents Russia Separatist republics: South Ossetia Abkhazia Georgia Commanders Eduard Kokoity Anatoly Khrulyov Vladimir Shamanov Marat Kulakhmetov Vyacheslav Borisov Sulim Yamadayev Sergei Bagapsh Davit Kezerashvili Zaza Gogava Mamuka Kurashvili Strength 18,000 including reservists;