Salome Zourabichvili Addresses Crimea Platform Summit
On August 23, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili delivered a video address during the Crimea Platform Summit.
Zourabichvili stated, "This conflict is the continuation of Russia's unrelenting attempts to divide, occupy, conquer, and threaten her neighbors, and is consistent with the historical method of operation of imperial powers." In her remarks, President Zurabishvili emphasized the wider significance of Ukraine's struggle for independence and sovereignty for the peace and security of all of Europe. She said, "Ukraine is fighting not only for its independence and sovereignty but for entire Europe's freedom and security."
According to the president, the de-occupation of all territories is an absolute prerequisite to peace and stability to ensure that Russia renounces imperial behavior. She stated that this action is the only stable foundation for a new and sound European security architecture. "Our people have demonstrated their clear resolve to solidify our country's European integration path further and to be faithful to their only perspective," Zourabichvili said. "Confronted with a new wave of pressures, threats, and multifold provocations, tantamount to a hybrid war," she added.
The Georgian president expressed her continued belief in Ukraine's fortitude in a message to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, saying, "I want to reiterate my conviction that through the perseverance of your people, Ukraine has already, to a great extent, and will fully emerge victorious from this barbaric war, regain its territories, and become a pillar of tomorrow's secure and prosperous Europe."