We fully recognize the profound impact that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has on the population of Georgia - the claim that Germany, France, or the United Kingdom urged Georgia to open a second front in this conflict is false and constitutes disinformation, - this is stated in the 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, they support Georgia's sovereignty and its right to determine its own security choices.

“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. The claim that Germany, France, or the United Kingdom urged Georgia to open a second front in this conflict is false and constitutes 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.