We are convinced that Georgia can play a significant role in strengthening Europe's security by continuing to restrict access to Russian military armaments, upholding international sanctions, and taking decisive measures against any attempts to circumvent them, - this is stated in a joint declaration issued by France's Ambassador to Georgia Olivier Courteaud, Germany's Ambassador Peter Fischer, and the United Kingdom's Ambassador Gareth Ward in connection with the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war.

As the ambassadors note, Georgia can also contribute by continuing efforts to prevent imports from Russia's shadow fleet, which seeks to evade sanctions and poses a serious threat to maritime security.

Furthermore, as stated in the declaration, establishing a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, as well as upholding the principles of sovereignty in Europe, will help ensure long-term stability and a peaceful future for Georgia.

“Since February 24, 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have stood unwaveringly by Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. Exactly four years after Russia began its war against Ukraine, we once again reaffirm our commitment to a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine. Here in Tbilisi, we - the three Ambassadors of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom - speak out at a conference held jointly with the Embassy of Ukraine. We remain firmly determined to provide Ukraine with concrete and long-term support to fight Russia's aggressive war and to strengthen Ukraine's resilience.

2025 was distinguished by an unprecedented level of mobilization and unity within the Coalition of the Willing. The January 6, 2026, meeting in Paris was a decisive step that confirmed convergence between Europe, Ukraine, and the United States on the crucial importance of providing Ukraine with solid security guarantees. More specifically: the creation of future ceasefire monitoring mechanisms under U.S. leadership; long-term support for Ukraine's Armed Forces, which form the first line of defense against Russian aggression; continued preparation for the deployment of a multinational peacekeeping force following the entry into force of a ceasefire agreement; and the legal transposition of commitments to support Ukraine in the event of further Russian aggression, through mechanisms of solidarity.

We will continue our efforts in this direction.

Our principles are clear: Ukraine's sovereignty must be protected; Ukraine must be able to defend itself; and decisions about Ukraine's future must be made by Ukraine. No decisions about Europe can be made without Europeans. Borders must not be changed by force. Therefore, we support President Trump's peace initiative and call on Russia to engage in good faith in peace efforts and to cease attacks on the Ukrainian civilian population. Moscow claims to strive for peace, while its repeated strikes on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure demonstrate Russia's refusal to negotiate an end to the war.

Earlier this month, the Defense Ministers of Germany and the United Kingdom chaired a meeting of the 50-member Ukraine Defense Contact Group. In 2025, this group mobilized approximately $45 billion in military assistance for Ukraine. For 2026, approximately $35 billion has already been agreed upon. Last week, the Chiefs of Defense Staff of the United Kingdom and Germany published a joint letter outlining arguments for increasing European defense spending in light of the Russian threat, stating: 'This effort has a moral dimension. Rearmament is not warmongering; it is the responsible action of nations determined to protect their people and preserve peace. Strength deters aggression; weakness invites it.'

We will continue to support Ukraine and increase economic pressure on Russia so that it ultimately ceases its bombing and agrees to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire. This week, the European Union and the United Kingdom will introduce additional sanctions targeting Russian energy resource exports and vessels in the shadow fleet.

We fully recognize the profound impact that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has on the population of Georgia. Georgians know the pain of Russian invasion and the occupation of 20% of their territory. Claims that Germany, France, or the United Kingdom have urged Georgia to open a second front in this conflict are false and constitute disinformation. We firmly support Georgia's sovereignty and its right to determine its own security choices. In this context, we continue cooperation with Georgia's Defense Forces within the NATO framework to strengthen their defensive capabilities against potential aggression and contribute to security in the South Caucasus and Europe.

Georgia supports Ukraine and its European partners in defending the principles of sovereignty, condemning Russian aggression, supporting efforts to hold Russia accountable for human rights violations, and strengthening international nuclear security standards. Georgia is a member of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which we lead, and as Russia attempts to use winter as a weapon by attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, we welcome the Georgian government's decision to provide Ukraine with generators worth 1.5 million GEL.

We are convinced that Georgia can play a significant role in strengthening Europe's security by continuing to restrict access to Russian military armaments, upholding international sanctions, and taking decisive measures against any attempts to circumvent them. Georgia can also contribute by continuing efforts to prevent imports from Russia's shadow fleet, which seeks to evade sanctions and poses a serious threat to maritime security.

By prioritizing the restoration of relations with Euro-Atlantic partners and efforts to reduce dependence on Russian oil, Georgia can strengthen its security, sovereignty, and reduce its vulnerability to Russian pressure. Russia is not a reliable energy partner, and energy diversification will help Georgia protect its sovereignty and freedom while contributing to Europe's broader goal of energy resilience.

We are ready to cooperate with Georgia on these critical issues.

While we see the heavy price that the Ukrainian people pay daily in their fight against Russian aggression, we know that the security of the Georgian people remains under threat from the same aggressor. Establishing a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, as well as upholding the principles of sovereignty in Europe, will help ensure long-term stability and a peaceful future for Georgia,” - the statement reads, which is disseminated on the British Embassy's Facebook page.