Salome Zurabishvili warned about the consequences of Russification

The path to Russification is not an alternative. For some fraternal, small Caucasian peoples, this path was tragic. It is also fatal for the Abkhaz language, culture and identity. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili stated this while speaking in parliament.

According to Zurabishvili, Europe is a space where free nations, many languages, minorities and regions, diverse cultures are protected by equality and law. At the same time, the most tragic thing for the country is to remain isolated, alone with Russia, the president noted.

Salome Zurabishvili called the restoration of air traffic between Russia and Georgia, the presence of a Russian cruise ship in the port of Batumi, as well as the image of Stalin on the icon of St. Matrona in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Tbilisi as provocations and part of Moscow’s hybrid strategy.