Correct me if I am wrong but when they start to talk about BTC and AGT in the same breath only then the tension will begin to settle.
http://www.bakuceyhan.org.uk/publica..._report_04.pdf
It seems to me that Russia are upset about the new changes which are driven by the West (i.e. non-Russians) to get non-Arab sources secured. 100% production is bound for the Mediterranean coast.
A major supply of oil is being re-routed away from Russia and they have an opportunity to vent some anger at Georgia for this change under the guise of protecting their ethnic bretheren.