Russian occupation forces have already gone beyond the conflict zone. Until recently Russia limited itself to aerial assaults outside of the boundaries of the conflict zone, however, now the Russian forces are attempting to seize the control of entire Georgia. Russian regular army is located in Zugdidi, Khobi and Senaki. Also, numerous Russian troops moved beyond Tskhinvali region, blocked the major highway and headed towards the capital of Georgia (Tbilisi). All of this happened following Georgian Government’s unilateral declaration of ceasefire, regroupment of Georgian troops outside of the conflict zone and, finally, the signing of the document prepared by Foreign Ministers of Finland, France and Georgia regarding unconditional ceasefire. Until this very moment the Georgian Government was and continues to fulfill the terms of the abovementioned document. Throughout the night and following the unilateral ceasefire, the Russian jets continued the bombardment of capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, and other cities and villages. Only within one night more than 10 assaults have been carried out, which resulted in the damage of civil aviation radar system, civil aviation telecom system, residential buildings, as well as, road infrastructure. Then, Russian “peace keepers”, in violation of their mandate and international standards, entered Zugdidi region, occupied Police and other administrative buildings and started “patrolling” Western part of Georgia. All of the abovementioned, suggests that the Russian actions have nothing to do with the enforcement of peace and that it was all pre-planned strategy aimed at conquering Georgia.
Today the statehood of Georgia is in great danger, and, thereby, leaving existing world order in uncertainty. We appeal to the world community to stop the Russian aggression and assume the responsibility for the developments in the region.
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