Parliament Speaker offers condolences after death of three Georgian volunteers in Ukraine

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili expressed his condolences over the death of three Georgian citizens in Ukraine on Saturday.

Papuashvili reiterated his support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid the ongoing Russian invasion, saying Georgians and Ukrainians had a “firm,” “centuries-long” friendship.

I express my condolences to the families and loved ones of Davit Ratiani, Gia Beriashvili and Bakhva Chikobava,” Papuashvili wrote.

The Georgian Foreign Ministry confirmed the death of two Georgian volunteers in combat action in Ukraine on Friday. The death of the third volunteer was reported earlier today.

Georgian Ambassador to Ukraine Giorgi Zakarashvili said the embassy was working to ensure the transportation of the bodies back to Georgia.