Georgian soldiers on a tank watch a Russian attack on a convoy outside Gori on Monday . Russia has about 641,000 in its armed forces ; Georgia has about 26,900 . Georgia 's conscript is plagued by low morale , poor management . Georgia 's been controlled by Russia since 2002 .
Russia has about 641,000 in its armed forces ; Georgia has about 26,900 . Georgia 's conscript is plagued by low morale , poor management . Georgia 's been controlled by Russia since 2002 .