US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the unproved war of Russia against Ukraine this year emphasizes the need to manifest solidarity between the peoples of Georgia and Ukraine, the Voice of America reports.
since 2008 we recall those who have been killed and wounded by Russian troops, ”he said, speaking with a statement about the 14th anniversary of the Russian-Georgian war in 2008.
The Secretary of State emphasized that the actions of Russia, including misinformation, construction of barriers denoting the so -called “border” that prevent the movement of the Georgian people within their country and massive movement of the population, lead to innumerable deprivations and destruction. “Russia must be responsible for the obligations undertaken in the framework of the ceasefire in 2008: to take its troops to positions that existed before the conflict and ensure unhindered access to deliver humanitarian assistance. It should also refuse to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia. This is It is necessary so that hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons can safely and with dignity return to their homes. We invariably support the people of Georgia in their desire to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity and find a peaceful solution to the conflict, the state deputy said.