The United States remains deeply concerned about Russia’s continued occupation of Georgian territory and condemns the killings, abductions, and other violence occurring under the ongoing Russian occupation, the U.S. Embassy in Georgia says in a statement on the 18th anniversary of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War.

“Today marks the 18th anniversary of Russia’s military aggression against Georgia. The United States remains deeply concerned about Russia’s continued occupation of Georgian territory and condemns the killings, abductions, and other forms of violence that have occurred under the ongoing Russian occupation.

We stand in solidarity with the Georgian people and reaffirm our commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Georgia, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict,” reads the embassy statement .