Estonia reaffirms support for Georgia's sovereignty on 17th anniversary of 2008 war

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemned Russia’s actions in the conflict

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Front News Georgia
Estonia has reaffirmed its “unwavering support” for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as the country marks 17 years since the outbreak of the 2008 war with Russia.
In a statement published on social media, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemned Russia’s actions in the conflict, calling them a clear demonstration of aggression and a desire to revive its imperial past.
“Seventeen years ago today, by launching a war against Georgia, Russia demonstrated its aggression and its desire to cling to its imperialist past,” Tsahkna wrote. “Today, Estonia once again reaffirms its full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We will neither forget nor ever recognise the ongoing occupation of its territory.”
The five-day war, which began on 7 August 2008, resulted in more than 400 deaths. Among the casualties were 170 military personnel, 19 Ministry of Internal Affairs employees, and 244 civilians. Over 2,200 people were injured, and an estimated 26,000 were displaced from their homes.
Following the conflict, Russian forces remained in the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia), which Moscow later recognised as independent states - a move widely condemned by the international community.
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