Well Russia could invade South Ossetia next after seizing the North. Should give it back to Georgia if they want to restore diplomatic relations.
Visible_Attempt_1047 on
I feel sorry for Georgians. Because although that decision was the correct one, it’s just made them prime for being invaded. Putin will find an excuse.
ProudCanadian1055 on
They know Russia cannot be trusted.
StatisticianFew6787 on
This is how its done. No diplomacy with literal terrorists. They will only abuse it to gain intel, spread propaganda, spy and influence. Dont give them opportunity to be even more effective with their hybrid wars.
dat_9600gt_user on
**Georgia’s foreign minister said it is “impossible to talk” about restoring diplomatic relations with Moscow as long as Russia continues its “occupation” of parts of the country.**
As a result of a conflict known as the five-day war, the two regions, backed by Russia’s military and economic power, declared independence. But they are widely unrecognized by the West.
“Under the conditions of occupation, it is impossible to talk about the restoration or normalization of relations.”
Following the 2008 war, seen by many as Europe’s first military conflict of the 21st century, Georgia severed all official diplomatic relations with Russia.
Georgian Dream, to which Botchorishvili belongs, has often been described as a pro-Russian political party by Western media.
Georgian Dream secured another term in office last October in what critics said were sham elections that violated basic voting rights and democratic freedoms.
Botchorishvili’s comments come in response to a statement from Russian deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, who on Monday said that “there are no restrictions on [Russia’s] part” to restore diplomatic relations with Georgia.
However, Galuzin added: “The decision of the Russian Federation to recognize the sovereignty and independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia adopted in August 2008 is not subject to revision.”
UnPeuDAide on
It’s weird to me: how can the same people be pro Russian to the point they vote a “foreign agents law” and yet not want to have diplomatic ties with Russia? I admit I don’t understand.
OkSituation181 on
Russia: Let’s be friends. (please)
Georgia: Nah I’m alright thanks.
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Well Russia could invade South Ossetia next after seizing the North. Should give it back to Georgia if they want to restore diplomatic relations.
I feel sorry for Georgians. Because although that decision was the correct one, it’s just made them prime for being invaded. Putin will find an excuse.
They know Russia cannot be trusted.
This is how its done. No diplomacy with literal terrorists. They will only abuse it to gain intel, spread propaganda, spy and influence. Dont give them opportunity to be even more effective with their hybrid wars.
**Georgia’s foreign minister said it is “impossible to talk” about restoring diplomatic relations with Moscow as long as Russia continues its “occupation” of parts of the country.**
Russia invaded Georgia in 2008, capitalizing on escalated tensions between Tbilisi and the Black Sea country’s two separatist regions of [Abkhazia](https://tvpworld.com/85084346/poland-rejects-legitimacy-of-presidential-elections-in-georgias-breakaway-region) and [South Ossetia](https://tvpworld.com/76479278/s-ossetia-eyes-becoming-part-of-russia).
As a result of a conflict known as the five-day war, the two regions, backed by Russia’s military and economic power, declared independence. But they are widely unrecognized by the West.
In practice, the two regions, which together make up around 20% of Georgia’s internationally recognized territory, have become [Russian puppet states](https://tvpworld.com/84172203/russia-to-provide-emergency-power-to-abkhazia).
“Everyone knows well what the problem is between [Georgia](https://tvpworld.com/83790737/georgias-president-doesnt-expect-russian-military-intervention) and Russia – the occupation of our territories, and this is precisely the number one obstacle to normalizing relations with Russia,” Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili said on Monday.
“Under the conditions of occupation, it is impossible to talk about the restoration or normalization of relations.”
Following the 2008 war, seen by many as Europe’s first military conflict of the 21st century, Georgia severed all official diplomatic relations with Russia.
However, the country, under the leadership of the [anti-EU Georgian Dream party](https://tvpworld.com/83991401/georgias-lawmakers-elect-anti-western-president), has been moving closer to Moscow’s geopolitical sphere of influence.
Georgian Dream, to which Botchorishvili belongs, has often been described as a pro-Russian political party by Western media.
Georgian Dream secured another term in office last October in what critics said were sham elections that violated basic voting rights and democratic freedoms.
The party then froze Georgia’s EU accession bid and violently cracked down on [mass anti-government protests](https://tvpworld.com/85449436/georgia-marks-100-days-of-nationwide-anti-government-protests) that ensued.
Georgia has also passed a number of bills modeled on Russian legislation, including a “[foreign agents law](https://tvpworld.com/77872743/georgia-ratifies-foreign-agents-bill)” and [anti-LGBTQ bills](https://tvpworld.com/86038362/georgia-submits-bill-to-ban-lgbt-marches-and-rainbow-flags). Additionally, it has refused to implement sanctions on Russia following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
Botchorishvili’s comments come in response to a statement from Russian deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, who on Monday said that “there are no restrictions on [Russia’s] part” to restore diplomatic relations with Georgia.
However, Galuzin added: “The decision of the Russian Federation to recognize the sovereignty and independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia adopted in August 2008 is not subject to revision.”
It’s weird to me: how can the same people be pro Russian to the point they vote a “foreign agents law” and yet not want to have diplomatic ties with Russia? I admit I don’t understand.
Russia: Let’s be friends. (please)
Georgia: Nah I’m alright thanks.