US Ambassador Degnan welcomes Georgian delegation in Kyiv: fight between Georgia, Ukraine benefits Russia only

US Ambassador Kelly Degnan has welcomed the Georgian delegation composed of nine, both from the ruling party and the opposition and chaired by Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, has left for Kyiv, stating that there should not be any misunderstanding between the two countries. 

“The only one who benefits when Georgia and Ukraine are fighting is Russia and so to see this unity now is very encouraging. This is a moment when everyone needs to stand together and make it clear that use of force to invade another country, to bomb civilians, to destroy cities is not going to be tolerated,” Degnan stated today after the American Chamber of Commerce event to benefit Ukraine. 

She said that “It is a very important sign” that the delegation from Georgia was a multi-party.  

“I think that reflects the strong feeling of the Georgian people, that they want to stand in solidarity with Ukraine against Russia’s aggression for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,” Degnan stated. 

She said that she believed Papuashvili “really had a very positive call with the Rada speaker.” 

“Again, I think these misunderstandings sometimes happen because of the media and because of not being able to speak directly. The best way to solve this is face-to-face and I am very encouraged to see that the brotherly support that has been strong between Georgia and Ukraine for so long is still there and still strong at this time of Ukraine’s need.,” Degnan said. 

The Georgian delegation is scheduled to return either late tomorrow or Sunday morning.