Georgia called on the international community to respond to Russia’s actions in Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Representatives of Georgian civil society made an open appeal to international organizations, declaring the strengthening, in their assessment, of Russia's annexation policy in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The document was sent to the UN, European Union, EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM), OSCE and NATO.

Representatives of Georgian civil society made an open appeal to international organizations, declaring the strengthening, in their assessment, of Russia's annexation policy in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The document was sent to the UN, European Union, EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM), OSCE and NATO.

The appeal was signed by former ministers, diplomats, military officers, experts and representatives of various political circles. The authors of the document state that Moscow's ongoing policy towards the two regions poses a threat to the sovereignty of Georgia and the security of the entire region.

According to the signatories, the gradual implementation of this policy is evidenced by a number of decisions taken in recent years. In particular, they point to the agreement on “deepening allied cooperation” signed on May 9, 2026 by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the de facto leader of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev. According to the authors of the appeal, the document creates a legal basis for the transfer of real estate and other resources to Russian citizens, and also strengthens the integration of the region into the political, economic and infrastructural system of Russia.

Separately, the appeal mentions the appointment of Russian official Marat Kambolov to the post of so-called Prime Minister of South Ossetia. According to the signatories, this step indicates the actual transition of the region under the direct control of the Russian Federation.

The authors of the document also declare that annexation processes in Abkhazia are intensifying. According to them, the harmonization of local legislation with Russian law, the opening of the real estate market for Russian capital and the coordination of these processes by the Russian Presidential Administration headed by Sergei Kiriyenko indicate a gradual legal and economic absorption of the region.

The signatories express particular concern about the transformation of the port of Ochamchira into a military bridgehead for the Russian Black Sea Fleet. In addition, they point to threats made against Tbilisi, which, in their opinion, create additional risks for the security of the entire Black Sea region.