Vladimir Putin seeks to “dramatically reinforce his position, frighten other countries, and prove he can fight on two fronts,” says Ivan Tymoczko, head of the Reserve Council of the Ukrainian Land Forces. Russia may have a particular country on its radar.
Vladimir Putin Preparing to Attack Georgia?
According to Ivan Tymoczko, head of the Reserve Council of Land Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia could initiate a new phase of war against Georgia. Factors favourable to this include the country’s political instability and diminished defensive capabilities. The Kremlin, having suffered defeat in Ukraine, needs a small victorious war because Georgia—politically and presumably militarily—has weakened, explained the expert on the Espreso program. He added that escalation could allow Putin to “significantly strengthen his position, intimidate other countries, and demonstrate he can fight on two fronts.”
Georgia Appeals to Russia
The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday, August 8, on the 17th anniversary of Russia’s military aggression, appealed to Vladimir Putin to “retract the unlawful decision recognizing the so‑called independence of the occupied regions.” These are Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Moscow has for 17 years refused to implement the cease‑fire agreement negotiated with EU support and to withdraw forces from the country’s territory.
What Russia Is Doing in Georgia
Russia continues actions aimed at integrating Georgia’s regions into the Russian political, economic, military, and social system—violating international norms. Particularly alarming are numerous illegal measures taken for this purpose. Moscow also seeks to hinder the safe, dignified return of displaced persons and refugees to their homes and to obstruct access for international organisations. These actions breach fundamental international law principles, as affirmed by several rulings of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) from 2021‑2024.
More information from Georgia can be found in the article: “Georgia has a new president. The opposition called the inauguration a parody. Protests erupted.”
Kaynaklar: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Espreso.tv
