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On February 1, with 74 votes in favor, the Georgian parliament adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine, which does not mention Russia.

The resolution expresses “deep concern of the Georgian parliament about a possible military escalation in Ukraine” and “condemns any intentions that may be directed against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a sovereign state, which creates a new threat not only for Ukraine, but also for the region, peace and security”.

All day long there were heated debates around the text of the resolution. Opposition deputies demanded resolution to include a mention of Russia, but to no avail. The ruling Georgian Dream party remained adamant.

“Today, while the Georgian anthem was playing, they [deputies from the opposition United National Movement party] unfurled a banner in the parliament hall with the image of [imprisoned former President] Saakashvili, this pathological person. That says it all. For them, the country, state, homeland is this sick person, and, of course, one should not expect good from such a political force and such people”, Georgian Dream chairman Irakli Kobakhidze substantiated his position.