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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Mikheil Sarjveladze Condemns NATO's Stian Jenssen Statement as 'Unacceptable'
Mikheil Sarjveladze, a Chairman of the Human Rights Committee, emphasized that the concept of territorial integrity for both Georgia and Ukraine is an irreplaceable idea. He shared this perspective while commenting on the statement from the NATO Official Stian Jenssen, who suggested that Ukraine might potentially join the alliance in exchange for giving up the territory to Russia.
Sarjveladze underlined that the unanimous consensus is that neither Georgia nor Ukraine will tolerate the occupation of their territories, regardless of the circumstances.
"That's why, when seeking solutions, it's universally understood that Georgia, for instance, will never entertain any notion of compromising its territorial integrity. The same sentiment likely applies to Ukraine and its populace. Hence, anyone discussing the Euro-Atlantic integration of either Georgia or Ukraine must consider this standpoint. However, formulating proposals that imply a compromise in search of a resolution is unequivocally unacceptable," Sarjveladze stated.
The Insider Alleges Poisoning of Journalists Who Left Russia in Various Countries, Including Georgia
Independent online newspaper The Insider has recently reported on alleged poisoning incidents targeting journalists and activists who have left Russia. The detailed investigative material suggests that these poisonings occurred in multiple European countries, including Georgia.
The individuals affected by these alleged poisonings include Elena Kostyuchenko from 'Novaya gazeta' and 'Meduza', Irina Babloyan from 'Echo of Moscow' and Natalya Arno, the head of 'Free Russia'-
The Insider engaged various experts in its discussions, ranging from chemical weapons specialists to numerous doctors from diverse fields.
According to the publication, in October of last year, journalist Elena Kostyuchenko, associated with both Novaya Gazeta and Meduza, fell victim to poisoning while in Munich. Just a week later, Irina Babloyan from Echo of Moscow visited Tbilisi, where she began to experience suspicious symptoms during her stay in Georgia.
Irina Babloyan's visit to Tbilisi occurred in the middle of October where she stayed at the King Tamar hotel. On the evening of October 25, she started feeling unwell, waking up the following morning with dizziness and severe weakness.
The allegations of these poisonings have raised concerns and drawn attention to the safety of journalists and activists who have chosen to leave Russia.
Mikheil Sarjveladze Condemns NATO's Stian Jenssen Statement as 'Unacceptable'
Sarjveladze underlined that the unanimous consensus is that neither Georgia nor Ukraine will tolerate the occupation of their territories, regardless of the circumstances.
"That's why, when seeking solutions, it's universally understood that Georgia, for instance, will never entertain any notion of compromising its territorial integrity. The same sentiment likely applies to Ukraine and its populace. Hence, anyone discussing the Euro-Atlantic integration of either Georgia or Ukraine must consider this standpoint. However, formulating proposals that imply a compromise in search of a resolution is unequivocally unacceptable," Sarjveladze stated.
The Insider Alleges Poisoning of Journalists Who Left Russia in Various Countries, Including Georgia
The individuals affected by these alleged poisonings include Elena Kostyuchenko from 'Novaya gazeta' and 'Meduza', Irina Babloyan from 'Echo of Moscow' and Natalya Arno, the head of 'Free Russia'-
The Insider engaged various experts in its discussions, ranging from chemical weapons specialists to numerous doctors from diverse fields.
According to the publication, in October of last year, journalist Elena Kostyuchenko, associated with both Novaya Gazeta and Meduza, fell victim to poisoning while in Munich. Just a week later, Irina Babloyan from Echo of Moscow visited Tbilisi, where she began to experience suspicious symptoms during her stay in Georgia.
Irina Babloyan's visit to Tbilisi occurred in the middle of October where she stayed at the King Tamar hotel. On the evening of October 25, she started feeling unwell, waking up the following morning with dizziness and severe weakness.
The allegations of these poisonings have raised concerns and drawn attention to the safety of journalists and activists who have chosen to leave Russia.