Georgian President condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter
In her Facebook post, the President noted an air raid alarm had been sounded by Ukrainian defence forces during the date marked as the greatest Orthodox celebration of the year in countries including Russia, Ukraine and Georgia. Photo: President's press office
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Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili condemned attacks and airstrikes on Ukraine by Russia during the Orthodox Easter holiday on Sunday, saying “this is Russia's understanding of the miracle and grace of Easter.”
In her Facebook post, the President noted an air raid alarm had been sounded by Ukrainian defence forces during the date marked as the greatest Orthodox celebration of the year in countries including Russia, Ukraine and Georgia.
Orthodox Easter Sunday in Ukraine! ???? pic.twitter.com/Ewa9Rj3JkM
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) April 24, 2022
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