Genadi Bestaev, illegally detained in occupied Tskhinvali, being transferred to territory controlled by central government

The process of transferring Genadi Bestaev, illegally detained in occupied Tskhinvali, to the territory controlled by the central government is underway. Information about this is spread by SSG.

According to SSG, according to the information received by the "hot line", Genadi Bestaev, who was illegally detained in the so-called prison of occupied Tskhinvali, had a stroke on November 15 this year, and his health condition significantly deteriorated late at night.

"Since the day of Genadi Bestaev's deteriorating health, the State Security Service has activated all the levers at its disposal in connection with the immediate transfer of a Georgian citizen to the territory controlled by the central government. The Geneva Co-Chairs, as well as the EUMM and all other international partners were involved in the process. The central government was constantly receiving information about Genadi Bestaev's health condition through a hotline", - the SSG said.

At the request of the Central Government of Georgia, a citizen of Georgia will be transferred to a medical facility in the territory controlled by the Central Government of Georgia.

"Illegal detentions not only restrict free movement, but in some cases endanger the lives of locals.

The Russian Federation bears full responsibility for the illegal detention of citizens, damage to their health and all illegal actions carried out on the ground", - the statement said.