On the seventeenth anniversary of Russia’s five-day warfare towards Georgia, the European Union has condemned the continued army occupation of Georgian territory and reiterated its help for Tbilisi.

Supply: an announcement by the spokesperson for the European Fee, printed by the European Exterior Motion Service (EEAS), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The EU reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to the peaceable decision of conflicts in Georgia.

Quote: "We reiterate our condemnation of Russia’s ongoing army presence within the occupied breakaway areas of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in violation of worldwide regulation in addition to Russia's obligations underneath the six-point settlement of 12 August 2008."

Extra particulars: The Fee spokesperson additionally highlighted the struggling of civilians residing underneath Russian occupation and pointed to the EU’s ongoing peace efforts within the area.

Quote: "The European Union reaffirms its steadfast help for the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Georgia inside its internationally recognised borders and stays dedicated to ongoing stabilisation and battle decision efforts within the area."

Background: Russia invaded Georgia on 7 August 2008. On 26 August of the identical 12 months, Moscow recognised the so-called "independence" of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the latter being a part of Georgia’s Tskhinvali area.

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