MEPs respond to 12th anniversary of Russia-Georgia war: ‘war itself didn't start in 2008’
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MEPs Viola Von Cramon and Andrius Kubilius have responded to the 12th anniversary of the Russia-Georgia war, stating that ‘2008 events were preceded by Russia’s decades-long aggression and provocations’.
???????? 12y have passed since Russian #invasion & #annexation of #Georgia. But the war itself didn't start in 2008 & didn't end with it either. The 2008 events were preceded by #Russia's decades-long aggression & were continued with creeping occupation & abduction of ????????'s citizens.
— Viola von Cramon (@ViolavonCramon) August 7, 2020
The EU, UN, US and several top foreign officials have already responded to the anniversary of the war, condemning the occupation and calling upon Russia to withdraw its forces from historic Georgian lands.
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The EU representation to Georgia said that ‘Russia continues its illegal presence on Georgian territory and that the EU’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflicts in Georgia ‘remains as strong as ever’.
Today 12 years passed since #August2008War. #Russia’s continued provocations by illegally deployed occupation forces & creeping annexation of #Abkhazia & #Tskhinvali regions of #Georgia grossly violates int law & EU-mediated ceasefire agreement of 12 August 2008
— Andrius Kubilius (@KubiliusA) August 7, 2020
The US reaffirmed its support and stated that ‘Russian-led security forces continue to encroach deeper into Georgian territory, trying to expand the occupied territories meter by meter.’
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Soreide has responded to the 12th anniversary of the Russia-Georgia war, calling on Russia to comply with the 2008 ceasefire agreement and pull its forces out of Georgia.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia says that Russia must end its destabilisation actions in Georgia while speaking on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the Russia-Georgia 2008 war, referring to the occupation of 20 per cent of Georgian territories and the creeping occupation.The EU, UN, US and several top foreign officials have already responded to the anniversary of the war, condemning the occupation and calling upon Russia to withdraw its forces from historic Georgian lands.
The US Embassy to Georgia has responded to the 12th anniversary of the Russia-Georgia 2008 war, stating that ‘August 7 is a somber reminder of the thousands who have suffered and continue to suffer in the wake of Russia’s invasion.’
Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, UK, US, Ireland and Norway have expressed support for Georgia following the UN Security Council’s online meeting yesterday, which discussed developments since the Russia-Georgia 2008 war.The countries condemned Russia’s occupation of Georgian territories, creeping occupation, the illegal detention of Georgian citizens and other unlawful activities by the Russian-controlled occupation forces over the past 12 years.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia calls on the Russian Federation to cease its illegal and provocative steps against Georgia, fulfil its obligations under the Ceasefire Agreement of August 12, 2008, and withdraw its forces from Georgian territory.
The Council of Europe has issued its seventh decision on ‘The Council of Europe and the conflict in Georgia’ supporting Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity urging Russia to implement the provisions of the EU mediated Ceasefire Agreement signed on August 12, 2008.
Georgia has expressed concerns over Russian troop movements near the eastern Donbass region where Ukrainian troops are in conflict with Russian-backed forces.Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian colleague amid Ukraine's standoff over a Russian troop buildup near its border.