“A statement that the war was started by Georgia — no matter how bad a ruler Georgia had at the time, that ruler still represented Georgia — directly harms Georgia’s territorial integrity and the hope that one day it might be restored. This is a betrayal of the country’s interests, regardless of the fact that …
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Veteran of 2008 Russo-Georgian War and Prisoner of Conscience Jailed for Two Years in War Anniversary Week
Veteran soldier and prisoner of conscience Anatoli Gigauri has been sentenced to two years in prison. The verdict was delivered by Judge Jvebe Nachkebia. The judge altered the charges against Gigauri in the same way as in the case of conscience prisoner and journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who was also sentenced to two years in prison. …
Georgian Dream’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze Accuses Georgia of Starting the August 2008 Russia-Georgia War
Georgian Dream’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accuses Georgia of starting the August 2008 Russia-Georgia War. On the 17th anniversary of the August 2008 War, Georgian Dream-appointed Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze called the war an “adventure” by Georgia’s previous government and claimed that the Georgian side was not carrying out a defensive operation, but offensive actions. …
August 7 Tells Two Stories — Russia’s Invasion and Georgian Dream’s Kremlin Alignment
August 7 marks 17 years since Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008 Today, Georgian opposition leaders, international diplomatic missions, civil society activists, and members of the public honoured the memory of the fallen heroes and civilians who lost their lives due to the Russian occupation. Georgian Dream did not. Another date often associated with the …