The News in Brief
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
President Zelensky Envisions Ukraine's Victory Contributing to Restoration of Territorial Integrity in Georgia and Moldova
In an interview with journalist Natalya Moseychuk during a telethon, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky remarked that Ukraine's triumph in the war with Russia would play a role in restoring the territorial integrity of Georgia and Moldova.
"I believe that Ukraine's victory will signify the conclusion... I will be very happy for the people of these states... Ukraine's political victory will provide the opportunity to make decisions, establish democracy, and contribute to the restoration of the territorial integrity of Georgia and Moldova," Zelensky stated.
Medvedev Highlights 'Pragmatic' Approach of Georgia's Current Government and Developing Relations
In an interview with RT, Dimitri Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, observed that the current government of Georgia is marked by its 'pragmatic' approach. However, he criticized President Salome Zourabichvili for her 'categorical opposition' to the development of the country's economy.
"Everything happens in politics, so pragmatism is very important. Everyone has emotions, but emotions should be set aside when making decisions. Here, today's generation of Georgia is distinguished by pragmatism; this cannot be ignored. That's why we develop relations with them, that's why we allowed visa-free travel, that's why planes started flying.
Here is the current president of Georgia - I don't know if she speaks Georgian or not. She is a French who categorically opposes the development of her country's economy. But now, such politicians cannot play the primary role. Given that Georgia is a parliamentary republic, the role of the current president is minimal. I hope that the Georgian government will have the pragmatism to recognize the realities, including the existence of South Ossetia, and sort out relations with them," said Medvedev.
Court Orders Continued Detention for Lazare Grigoriadis Following March Protests
The Tbilisi City Court has ruled to keep Lazare Grigoriadis, who was arrested during the March protests, in custody.
While the defense side requested to replace the pre-trial detention with bail, and the prosecution side requested to maintain Grigoriadis in pre-trial detention, Judge Zviad Sharadze decided to continue the pretrial detention for Grigoriadis.
During the session, four experts from the expert forensic department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were questioned as witnesses. They examined the damages of Lazare Grigoriadis and the policeman's clothes, as well as the car that was burned during the March protests.
One of the chemical experts who examined the policeman's clothes had to determine whether there were traces of petroleum products on them. Expert Maka Pitskhelauri, presented as a witness at the trial, informed the judge that the examination revealed traces of oil products on the policeman's clothes.
The next trial for Lazare Grigoriadis is scheduled for September 22 at 4:00 p.m.
President Zelensky Envisions Ukraine's Victory Contributing to Restoration of Territorial Integrity in Georgia and Moldova
"I believe that Ukraine's victory will signify the conclusion... I will be very happy for the people of these states... Ukraine's political victory will provide the opportunity to make decisions, establish democracy, and contribute to the restoration of the territorial integrity of Georgia and Moldova," Zelensky stated.
Medvedev Highlights 'Pragmatic' Approach of Georgia's Current Government and Developing Relations
"Everything happens in politics, so pragmatism is very important. Everyone has emotions, but emotions should be set aside when making decisions. Here, today's generation of Georgia is distinguished by pragmatism; this cannot be ignored. That's why we develop relations with them, that's why we allowed visa-free travel, that's why planes started flying.
Here is the current president of Georgia - I don't know if she speaks Georgian or not. She is a French who categorically opposes the development of her country's economy. But now, such politicians cannot play the primary role. Given that Georgia is a parliamentary republic, the role of the current president is minimal. I hope that the Georgian government will have the pragmatism to recognize the realities, including the existence of South Ossetia, and sort out relations with them," said Medvedev.
Court Orders Continued Detention for Lazare Grigoriadis Following March Protests
While the defense side requested to replace the pre-trial detention with bail, and the prosecution side requested to maintain Grigoriadis in pre-trial detention, Judge Zviad Sharadze decided to continue the pretrial detention for Grigoriadis.
During the session, four experts from the expert forensic department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were questioned as witnesses. They examined the damages of Lazare Grigoriadis and the policeman's clothes, as well as the car that was burned during the March protests.
One of the chemical experts who examined the policeman's clothes had to determine whether there were traces of petroleum products on them. Expert Maka Pitskhelauri, presented as a witness at the trial, informed the judge that the examination revealed traces of oil products on the policeman's clothes.
The next trial for Lazare Grigoriadis is scheduled for September 22 at 4:00 p.m.