Int’l Reactions as Georgia Marks 13 Years Since Russian Invasion
August 7 marks 13 years since the outbreak of the Russo-Georgian War of August 2008. International community took to Twitter to mark the anniversary:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland:
13 years ago Russia ?? attacked Georgia ??. Poland ?? reacted immediately, demonstrating support for Georgia with President Lech Kaczyński historic visit to Tbilisi with other European leaders. Poland consistently supports territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs ?? (@PolandMFA) August 7, 2021
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry:
13 years since #Russia’s military aggression against #Georgia. ?? still refuses to comply with the EU-brokered Ceasefire Agreement and continues the occupation of GE territory. RU responsibility proven by #ECHR judgment. Strong support for ?? sovereignty & territorial integrity. pic.twitter.com/gLOuuvaHZq
— LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine (@LT_MFA_Stratcom) August 7, 2021
Latvian Foreign Ministry:
13 yrs since Russia‘s aggression against #Georgia. #Russia continues to violate Georgia‘s sovereignty by occupying 20% of its territory. ?? firmly supports Georgia’s sovereignty & territorial integrity & calls on Russia to fully meet its obligations under 2008 ceasefire agreement
— Latvian MFA ?? | #StandWithUkraine ?? (@Latvian_MFA) August 7, 2021
Romanian Foreign Ministry:
Today we commemorate 13 years since the military conflict between the Russian Federation and #Georgia. Romania continues to firmly support the sovereignty & territorial integrity of Georgia. @MFAgovge @DZalkaliani.
— MFA Romania (@MAERomania) August 7, 2021
Foreign Ministry of Slovenia:
#Slovenia ?? reaffirms unwavering support for the Georgian ?? sovereignty & territorial integrity and calls for a peaceful resolution of the conflict between #Russia and #Georgia. @MFAgovge
— MFA Slovenia (@MZZRS) August 7, 2021
U.S. Mission to OSCE:
13 years have passed since Russia launched military attack on Georgia to achieve its long-term aim of solidifying control over ?? regions of Abkhazia & South Ossetia. We demand that Russia cease its blatant violations of ?? territorial integrity & undermining of ?? sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/JFTffMXkoQ
— U.S. Mission to OSCE (@usosce) August 7, 2021
Matthias Lüttenberg, Director for Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia at the German MFA:
On the 13th anniversary of the conflict between Russia ?? and Georgia ?? I support the statement of the EU Delegation and reiterate Germany's ?? firm support to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. https://t.co/ClhEfjEROc
— Matthias Lüttenberg (@GERonOstpolitik) August 7, 2021
Viola von Cramon-Taubadel, leading MEP on EU-Georgia relations:
13y since #Russia's military aggression against #Georgia. 20% of ?? is occupied. ?? is now spreading anti-?? & anti-#EU disinformation. ?? is committed to sovereignty & territorial integrity of Georgia & stands with it's people until full #deoccupation#RusGeoConflict#Aug2008War pic.twitter.com/CoMzourZmh
— Viola von Cramon ???? (@ViolavonCramon) August 7, 2021
Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania:
13 years since Russia's war against Georgia. ?? lost 20% of its territory.
— Gitanas Nausėda (@GitanasNauseda) August 8, 2021
Creeping annexation continues. And we see the same aggressive pattern of Moscow's behavior, increasing in scope, intensity, geography & sophistication.
This must stop, we have heard enough wake-up calls. pic.twitter.com/14ZCerAiY8
Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia:
13 years ago Russia used force in Europe. The purpose was to derail #Georgia from the path of democratic development. ??’s territorial integrity continues to be violated by ?? to this day. We must continue pressure, never forget and not to recognize this occupation.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) August 8, 2021
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic:
Today is the 13th anniversary of the Georgian-Russian conflict. Since then Russia has occupied part of the Georgian territory. We remember all the lives lost as well as the plight of war refugees. ?? supports a peaceful resolution of the conflict and territorial integrity of ??
— Czech MFA (@CzechMFA) August 8, 2021
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland:
FM @Haavisto: #Finland’s support for #Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on the 13th anniversary of the war is firm. Under international law, #Abkhazia and #SouthOssetia belong to Georgia. Committed in our support for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Georgia.
— MFA Finland ?? (@Ulkoministerio) August 8, 2021
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine:
Ukraine reiterates its consistent & strong support to Georgia’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, as well as its commitment to the strategic partnership between our states. pic.twitter.com/Ic4i0FTspm
— MFA of Ukraine ?? (@MFA_Ukraine) August 8, 2021
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan:
#Azerbaijan supports independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of #Georgia within its internationally recognized borders. ???? enjoy strategic partnership based on the respect and adherence to fundamental principles of international law.@MFAgovge
— MFA Azerbaijan ?? (@AzerbaijanMFA) August 8, 2021
The article was updated at 19:00, August 10. Tweets/statements from August 8 were added.
