Lithuanian mission to OSCE: Russian ‘borderisation’ in Georgia ‘totally unacceptable’
Noting that Tskhinvali and Abkhazia regions are 'integral parts' of Georgia, the Lithianian mission said such activities 'are nothing but provocations and must stop'. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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The Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the OSCE has condemned the illegal ‘borderisation’ activities of Russia and its proxies in Georgia.
Those activities, lately reinforced under the smoke screen of COVID-19 pandemic, are totally unacceptable and must stop immediately”, it stated.
For the second time in just few weeks, #OSCE PC discussed illegal #borderization activities in #Georgia???????? by #Russia???????? & its proxies. Those activities, lately reinforced under the smoke screen of COVID19 pandemic, are totally unacceptable and must stop immediately. pic.twitter.com/rsPlyW6cWc
— LT_OSCE (@LT_OSCE) May 28, 2020
Noting that Tskhinvali and Abkhazia regions are 'integral parts' of Georgia, the Lithianian mission said such activities 'are nothing but provocations'.
Russia claims latest '#borderization' activities by its FSB officers in #Georgia were 'planned works' & that prior notification was sent. However, as both Tskhinvali & Abkhazia reg's are integral parts of ????????, such activities & statements are nothing but provocations & must stop! pic.twitter.com/LstHtKGnro
— LT_OSCE (@LT_OSCE) May 29, 2020
It also added that many delegations have underlined 'deteriorating security situation' in the region of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, where ‘Russia instigated conflicts’ in Georgia and Ukraine.
This week, OSCE FSC addressed regional security issues in the Black Sea/Sea of Azov region. Many deleg's underlined deteriorating security situation there. Major issues - #Russia instigated conflicts in littoral states????????????????, Crimea annexation & militarization, impeded navigation. pic.twitter.com/NDasuuVIr4
— LT_OSCE (@LT_OSCE) May 29, 2020
Yesterday, other missions to the OSCE. including the United States and the United Kingdom, have also expressed concern about Russia's continuing ‘borderisation’ activities in Georgia.
The US Department of State has condemned Russia's redoubled efforts of ‘borderisation’ amid pandemic.
United States Ambassador to the OSCE James Gilmore said in his address to the OSCE Permanent Council earlier today that ‘there is no territory of South Ossetia’ as many refer to Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region.
The US embassy to Georgia has stated that as the world marks the anniversary of Georgian independence and celebrates Georgia’s success in combating COVID-19, the United States protests the ongoing, provocative ‘borderisation’ by Russian-led security forces along the occupation line of the Russian-occupied Georgian territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali.
Georgia has thanked the international community for its firm stance condemning the illegal installations near the village of Takhtisdziri close to the Russia-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region. Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia Lasha Darsalia said Russia’s ‘destructive activities’ negatively affect the situation on the ground amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
The UK has expressed support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as Russia doubled its occupation efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.