The News in Brief
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Russia Welcomes Initiative to Restore Diplomatic Relations with Georgia
Russia has expressed its support for the initiative to restore diplomatic relations with Georgia, as stated by Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during a recent briefing.
"We still believe that this [normalization of relations] is in the interests of our two nations," Zakharova said. "We support any initiatives that help Russian-Georgian normalization. In this context, we welcome this initiative. We are ready to follow this path."
Zakharova emphasized that the normalization of relations is beneficial for both countries and reaffirmed Russia's readiness to proceed with efforts to improve bilateral ties.
Mdinaradze Criticizes Sanctions and Calls for Fair Treatment from Friendly Nations
Mamuka Mdinaradze, the leader of Georgia's parliamentary majority criticized sanctions and called for fair treatment from friendly nations. Mdinaradze compared current accusations against the Georgian Dream government to the actions of the United National Movement, a former ruling party in Georgia.
"What sanctions are you talking about? You have not sanctioned a single person during the National Movement, are you sanctioning me for passing a law that you also have in your country - for this?" Mdinaradze questioned. He referenced the tragic case of Sandro Girgvliani, who was murdered during the National Movement's rule, suggesting that his government is being unfairly targeted in a similar manner.
Mdinaradze argued that the Georgian government should not be punished for fighting for the country's independence.
"Just because I'm a friend and not your agent, just because I'm fighting for the independence of my country, don't punish me for that," Mdinaradze asserted. He expressed frustration that calls for fair treatment are often misinterpreted as attacks, particularly by media outlets affiliated with the National Movement.
Mdinaradze warned against the changing trends in international relations, which he believes unfairly target small but proud countries like Georgia. He vowed that Georgia would resist being controlled by external agents.
Russia Welcomes Initiative to Restore Diplomatic Relations with Georgia
"We still believe that this [normalization of relations] is in the interests of our two nations," Zakharova said. "We support any initiatives that help Russian-Georgian normalization. In this context, we welcome this initiative. We are ready to follow this path."
Zakharova emphasized that the normalization of relations is beneficial for both countries and reaffirmed Russia's readiness to proceed with efforts to improve bilateral ties.
Mdinaradze Criticizes Sanctions and Calls for Fair Treatment from Friendly Nations
"What sanctions are you talking about? You have not sanctioned a single person during the National Movement, are you sanctioning me for passing a law that you also have in your country - for this?" Mdinaradze questioned. He referenced the tragic case of Sandro Girgvliani, who was murdered during the National Movement's rule, suggesting that his government is being unfairly targeted in a similar manner.
Mdinaradze argued that the Georgian government should not be punished for fighting for the country's independence.
"Just because I'm a friend and not your agent, just because I'm fighting for the independence of my country, don't punish me for that," Mdinaradze asserted. He expressed frustration that calls for fair treatment are often misinterpreted as attacks, particularly by media outlets affiliated with the National Movement.
Mdinaradze warned against the changing trends in international relations, which he believes unfairly target small but proud countries like Georgia. He vowed that Georgia would resist being controlled by external agents.