Georgian FM condemns Russian aggression against Ukraine at OSCE council meeting
The Georgian top diplomat pointed out at the meeting Russia’s actions had undermined not only Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity but European and global security as well, noting they contradict the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law. Photo: Georgian foreign ministry.
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Georgian foreign minister David Zalkaliani condemned the Kremlin’s ongoing military invasion of Ukraine at the OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council Meeting yesterday, where he reiterated “full support” for Ukraine.
Zalkaliani emphasised the importance of a “unified and firm response” of the international community, calling the Russian aggression a violation of fundamental principles of international law.
The country’s foreign minister also spoke about the military intervention by Russia in Georgia in 2008 and the “dire consequences” Georgia faces due to the occupation of 20 percent of its territories and the “severe humanitarian and security environment created on the ground,” the ministry said.
Participated in the #OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council Meeting. Reiterated full support to Ukraine and expressed concern over the military aggression of Russia. #StandWithUkraine #RussiaInvadedUkraine pic.twitter.com/5cUFkpYoe0
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) February 24, 2022
The Georgian top diplomat pointed out at the meeting Russia’s actions had undermined not only Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity but European and global security as well, noting they contradict the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law.
Zalkaliani also met with Igor Dolgov, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Georgia, yesterday and reiterated Georgia’s support and solidarity for the Ukrainian people.
The Georgian foreign ministry urged its citizens in Ukraine to follow recommendations of the Ukrainian government on security measures on the ground following Russia's attack on the country on Thursday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared a state of war and a curfew across the country yesterday, following the Kremlin’s decision to move Russian troops into the country’s internationally recognised borders, while the European Union declared the Ukrainian airspace a conflict zone.
The international community has condemned the invasion, expressing support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with the European Union, United States and several other countries imposing various sanctions on Russia.