United States calls on Russia to suspend occupation, borderisation of Georgia
US Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus stated the US is “troubled by reports that Russian-backed de-facto authorities have resumed the installation of fencing on Georgian territory.” Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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The United States calls on Russia to suspend its illegal occupation of Georgian territory, the US Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus stated at a press conference yesterday.
She said the US is “troubled by reports that Russian-backed de-facto authorities have resumed the installation of fencing on Georgian territory.”
Ortagus also stated that Russia must withdraw its forces to pre-conflict conditions and “allow unfettered access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance”, per the 2008 Ceasefire Agreement.
The process of borderisation indiscriminately and disproportionately affects civilians living in the area, separating them from their farmlands, families, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure. We call on Russia to suspend its illegal occupation of 20 percent of Georgian territory; to withdraw its forces to pre-conflict positions; and to allow unfettered access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance in accordance with its clear obligations under the 2008 ceasefire agreement”, she said.
Take a look at the press conference:
Russian occupation forces began erecting a new ‘border’ in the village of Gugutiantkari 16 days ago, near the Russia-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region.
Since August 7, occupation forces have seized 400 meters of land as they have erected a new border, having installed barbed wires on metal posts.
Two residential houses have ended up beyond the new occupation line as a result.
The Russian occupation forces have returned to the village of Gugutiantkari in Gori Municipality and continue to erect a so-called ‘border’ started on August 7. Gori Municipality Mayor Konstantine Tavzarashvili visited the area and stated all state agencies are working to stop the illegal ‘borderisation’ process.
Ambassadors of different countries to Georgia unanimously condemn the creeping occupation of Georgia by Russia and call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw troops from Georgia. The ambassadors of Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Israel, Brazil and Japan have visited the village of Gugutiantkari, Gori Municipality today to observe the illegal ‘borderisation’ Russian occupants have been carrying out since August 7.
Two residential houses have ended up beyond the new so-called border that Russian occupants erected in the village of Gugutiantkari, Gori Municipality yesterday though Russian troops have not continued working at the scene yet.
The occupation forces have started erecting a so-called border in the village of Gugutiantkari, in Gori Municipality, which is located near the occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region. The work has been in progress since August 7.
Leaders of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s (OSCE PA) human rights committee condemn the “illegal erection of fences and barriers” in Georgia and call upon “the respective authorities" to remove the fence from the village of Gugutiantkari, in Gori Municipality.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia David Zalkaliani has told reporters his office will use "all available opportunities" to prevent unlawful actions along the administrative boundary line separating Russian-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) and Abkhazia regions from the rest of Georgia.
Russian occupation forces have appeared near the village of Chorchana, Khashuri Municipality today. The village is located in the vicinity of the Russia - occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region. The State Security Service of Georgia reports that military equipment of the occupation forces has been detected moving in the area.
The bill, which was introduced to Senate on June 11, says that Russia's violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and Ukraine and its ongoing destabilising and aggressive behaviour have undermined peace, security and stability in Europe and beyond.
US Air Force Commander (EUCOM)/NATO General Tod Wolters has stated that in the Caucasus, where Russia occupies the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali, ‘Georgia continues to be a steadfast partner and contributor to global security.’