US Embassy: We remember August 2008 events, painful impacts they continue to have on Georgians
US Embassy: We remember August 2008 events, painful impacts they continue to have on Georgians

“We remember the events of August 2008 and the painful impacts they continue to have on Georgians,” reads the statement of the US Embassy in Georgia released in connection with the 16th anniversary of the August 2008 Russia-Georgia war.

According to the statement, Russia’s ongoing violations of the 2008 ceasefire agreement highlight the continued struggle for peace and stability in the region.

“Today marks the sixteenth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Georgia. We remember the events of August 2008 and the painful impacts they continue to have on Georgians.

Russia’s ongoing violations of the 2008 ceasefire agreement highlight the continued struggle for peace and stability in the region.

The United States continues to advocate for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in its internationally recognized borders,” reads the statement.