Georgia reiterates support for Ukraine, co-sponsors UNSC resolution vetoed by Russia
"We reiterate full support to our Ukrainian friends at all the possible international platforms," the Gerogian MFA wrote. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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Georgia, along with 80 other countries, has co-sponsored the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution vetoed by Russia, the Georgian foreign ministry announced on Saturday, reiterating support for Ukraine "at all possible international platforms."
The issue is set to move to the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
Georgia ????????, along with 80 other states, co-sponsored the #UNSC resolution, which was vetoed by Russia ????????. The issue will move to UNGA.
— MFA of Georgia (@MFAgovge) February 26, 2022
We reiterate full support to our ???????? friends at all the possible international platforms. We #StandWithUkraine.
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