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Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders: Zelensky urges global action against Russian influence
Ukraine has introduced sanctions against key Georgian authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the global community to take a firmer stance on view of the unfolding events in Georgia, warning that "a lack of principle" could result in the country being lost for decades. President Zelensky announced the sanctions, specifically targeting those "surrendering Georgia to Putin," through his Telegram channel.
"I have just signed a decree that enforces the decision on sanctions. …
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Georgian military to take part in Ukrainian Independence Day parade
The Georgian military headed by the Georgian Defense Minister will take part in the festive parade in honor of the Independence Day of Ukraine, according to Ukrayinska Pravda. Georgia’s participation was discussed over the phone by President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili.
Poroshenko expressed solidarity with the Georgian people on the ninth anniversary of the beginning of Russian aggression against Georgia. He also noted that Ukraine supports and …
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Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: there was no strong response by the world community to Russia’s aggression on Georgia
Due to the lack of tough and consolidated response by the world community to the “crimes of the Kremlin in Georgia,” a fifth of its country is still under “occupation,” as indicated in a statement issued by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNIAN reports.
On the ninth anniversary of “armed aggression of Russia against Georgia,” which killed hundreds of people and left tens of thousands homeless, Ukraine confirms its respect for the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of …