Georgia says Russia must recognize its borders to restore relations
According to reports, Papuashvili emphasized that Georgia supports Russia’s stated intention to normalize relations. “We have already stated the conditions for restoring relations between Georgia and Russia. These relations can be restored if the territorial integrity of Georgia is recognized by the Russian Federation,” he said, noting that Moscow is “well aware” of the requirements, particularly regarding the breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Earlier on Tuesday, Mikhail Kalugin, director of the Fourth Department of Commonwealth of Independent State Countries at the Russian Foreign Ministry, affirmed that Moscow is serious about normalizing relations with Georgia. “The main thing is that Georgia does not become a 'bargaining chip' in anti-Russian games,” he said.
Kalugin also highlighted that Tbilisi has not imposed sanctions on Russia and “rejected the reckless scenario of opening a 'second front' against Russia.” He added, “Thanks to this, we have achieved considerable economic achievements over the past few years. We do not have diplomatic relations, but we have active ties that bring tangible benefits.”
Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Russia were severed in 2008 after Moscow recognized the sovereignty of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, two breakaway regions not widely recognized internationally and not recognized by Türkiye.
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