President Zourabichvili Broadcasts Video Address on 1,000 Days Since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
By Liza Mchedlidze
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
On November 19, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili broadcasted a video address marking the 1,000th day since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In her address, she celebrated Ukraine's unwavering resistance and highlighted its broader significance in defending European freedom.
"For 1,000 days, you, Ukrainian friends, have been fighting to defend your country, your independence, and your freedom," Zourabichvili said. She emphasized that Ukraine's fight goes beyond its own borders, representing a broader struggle for all European nations standing against Russian imperialism and territorial expansion. "And you are waging this fight on behalf of us, on behalf of everyone, and on behalf of all Europeans who want to defend freedom against Russian imperialism and Russia's desire to annex the territory of its neighbors."
Zourabichvili expressed solidarity with Ukraine and reiterated that their struggle would never be forgotten. "This struggle of yours, dear Ukrainian friends, will never be forgotten," she added.
The president also made a pointed connection between Ukraine's resistance and Georgia's own ongoing challenges with Russia. Zourabichvili referenced protests in occupied Abkhazia, where Georgian citizens are opposing Russia's attempts to further annex the region. "And it may be a coincidence, but certainly not, that today, in occupied Abkhazia, our citizens are opposing another attempt by Russia to annex Abkhazia," she said.
The President expressed confidence that Russia's efforts in both Ukraine and Georgia would fail, emphasizing that "wherever people fight for freedom and independence, they will win everywhere."
