U.S. seeks to hold Russia accountable for aggression against Georgia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (GettyImages)
The United States of America is seeking to hold Russia accountable for its aggression against Georgia in 2008 and its failure to adhere to the agreement to withdraw troops from Georgian territory, Ukrinform reports.
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the start of the Russian aggression against Georgia, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the Georgian people "have suffered the consequences of Russia’s contempt for international law and desire to dominate its neighbours."
He said that the U.S. remains determined to hold Russia accountable for its obligation under the 2008 six-point ceasefire agreement to withdraw its forces to pre-conflict positions.
Additionally, Russia must reverse its recognition of the so-called independence of Georgia’s Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions in order to allow internally displaced people to be able to return to their homes safely.
"the United States remains unwavering in our support for the people of Georgia and for their overwhelming desire for Euro-Atlantic integration," Blinken concluded.
Russia's invasion of Georgia
On August 7, 2008, Russia initiated a military operation on Georgian territory. As a result, the country lost control over Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which Russia recognized as "independent" a few weeks later.
On the 15th anniversary of the invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed solidarity with the Georgian people and firmly supported the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
