Georgian PM: Russia’s attack on Ukraine “unacceptable”
The PM has called on the international community to apply all possible measures “to stop blatant violation of international order by Russia and prevent further military escalation.” Photo: Government of Georgia.
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Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili has condemned the beginning of the Russian military action on Ukraine earlier today, calling it “unacceptable” and expressing support for the country.
Garibashvili tweeted “We #StandWithUkraine. Military attack on sovereign country is unacceptable”, in response to the latest developments in the crisis over the country.
We #StandWithUkraine. Military attack on sovereign country is unacceptable. We call on international community to apply all possible measures to stop blatant violation of international order by Russia and avoid further military escalation.
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) February 24, 2022
The PM has called on the international community to apply all possible measures “to stop blatant violation of international order by Russia and prevent further military escalation.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of Russia’s operation earlier on Thursday, following his recognition of independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine earlier this week.
Putin called on Ukrainian soldiers to “to lay down their arms” and pledged to “demilitarise and denationalise Ukraine.”
The 2008 war between Russia and Georgia could have been avoided according to former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and “other American partners”, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili told Rustavi 2 channel on Wednesday.
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine’s internationally recognised borders earlier on Thursday, calling on the international community to make effective and firm steps to stop an escalation into a full-scale conflict.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has responded to the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine’s internationally recognised borders earlier today, calling it “shocking” for Georgia and expressing solidarity with the country.
Ilia II, the Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia, has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the breakout of hostilities by calling for an end to the clashes “as soon as possible”.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia has urged Georgian citizens in Ukraine to follow recommendations of the Ukrainian government on security measures on the ground, after Russia moved in troops into the country on Thursday.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has reaffirmed his support for the Ukrainian people and called for a diplomatic solution of the conflict following Russia's recognition of the independence of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
The Georgian PM highlighted the role of diplomacy and negotiations in conflict resolution, saying "Georgians know the price of war very well."
Igor Dolgov, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Georgia, has appealed to the international community to support Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion.
At a briefing held at the Ukrainian embassy to Georgia earlier today, Ambassador Dolgov said Russia's attack on Ukraine posed a threat to the world.
The ongoing military operations by the Russian troops in Ukraine are unacceptable and contrary to the principles of international law, Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said at the government meeting today, with the government head outlining his team’s initiatives for supporting Ukraine’s population under the circumstances.
Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and the United States Ambassador Kelly Degnan discussed the “clear and unambiguous” support for Ukraine by the Georgian government on the backdrop of the ongoing military invasion of the country by Russia, government administration said on Monday.
The spring plenary session of the Georgian Parliament opened with the national anthem of Ukraine on Tuesday. The Speaker of the Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, addressed the deputies in a bid to pay respects to the victims of the Russian military aggression in Ukraine.