Georgia continues to provide support to Ukraine at all levels since the Russian Federation invaded the country on February 24. In concert with the international community, Georgia continues to take additional steps to pressure Russia into foregoing its current destructive course.
Using all international platforms, Georgia is among the 38 nations to support an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Most recently, Georgia aligned with the European Union declaration to condemn the atrocities committed by the Russian armed forces in a number of Ukrainian towns, including Bucha.
Multiple Georgian Government officials have condemned the atrocities in Bucha. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said that “Georgian past [with conflicts involving Russia] means that we know what Bucha represents—crimes against humanity, wounds that takes too long to heal.”
The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) released a statement on social media saying that it “strongly condemn[s] the Bucha Massacre and the inhumanity directed against innocent civilians. We are devastated by the scenes of brutal atrocities. All those involved in these war crimes must bear responsibility! Our heartfelt condolences to Ukrainian people.” Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Zalkaliani retweeted the post by his ministry, and added that “It is shocking to see the magnitude of inhumanity against innocent civilians that has been taking place in Bucha and other regions of Ukraine!”
Georgia’s Parliament Chairperson Shalva Papuashvili also said that he is “shocked” by the atrocities in Ukrainian towns like Bucha and stated that it reminded him of the brutal crimes against peaceful civilians in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region. He further called for the atrocities to end and for its perpetrators to be brought to justice.
In addition to the words of support from Georgia’s political leaders, the Georgian parliament has transferred humanitarian aid to the Red Cross Society for the Ukrainians affected by the war. This latest package of aid to Ukraine consists of medicines and other items and was acquired through donations from MPs and parliamentary staffers.
To date, Georgia has sent about 400 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.