“I extend my congratulations to all of Georgia on yet another historic victory in the realm of international justice. With today’s ruling, Russia is mandated to pay more than 253 million euros in compensation to Georgia,” stated Beka Dzamashvili, Deputy Justice Minister of Georgia.

Dzamashvili emphasised that today’s decision continues a series of judgments by the European Court of Human Rights concerning Georgia, beginning with cases related to the deportation of Georgian citizens and subsequently the 2008 Russia-Georgia conflict.

“This ruling clearly illustrates how the Georgian government, through measured, rational, and consistent actions, defends the nation’s interests and fortifies its sovereignty via judicial mechanisms. The decision is significant not only for the substantial compensation involved but also for its broader implications, laying the legal groundwork for Georgia’s de-occupation and the return of internally displaced persons to their homes,” he said, expressing gratitude to the staff of the Ministry of Justice and other government agencies involved in gathering evidence for this case.

Dzamashvili further noted that the ongoing series of judgments regarding Georgia confirms that the occupation persists.

“Human rights are violated daily, and the Russian Federation bears responsibility for these breaches. Despite Russia’s withdrawal from the Council of Europe, it remains obliged to comply with this decision, pay the compensation, and face penalties for each day of delay. The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers is responsible for ensuring the enforcement of this ruling, and Georgia is actively engaged in the committee’s efforts to identify the judicial mechanisms necessary for its implementation,” he stated.

On October 14, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights, based in Strasbourg, delivered its ruling on compensation in the case of Georgia v. Russia, concerning the so-called ongoing occupation.

According to information released by Georgia’s Ministry of Justice, the judgment requires Russia to pay over 253 million euros to Georgia.