What Was the Russian Annexation of Southern Ossetia from Georgia

Multiple Choice

What was the Russian annexation of Southern Ossetia from Georgia meant to accomplish for Vladimir Putin?

A) Putin wanted to conquer Joseph Stalin's birthplace for Russian nationalist memorials.
B) Putin wanted to stop Georgia's invasion of Armenia.
C) Putin saw the annexation of Southern Ossetia as a way to placate liberals at home.
D) Putin wanted to prevent the building of American bases in the province.
E) Putin saw the annexation as a step toward making Russia a dominant power again.