This article reports on the anniversary of the 2008 Russo-Georgian war, and quotes politicians from Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream (GD), paying tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict.
The article mentions that the GD-elected President, Mikheil Kavelashvili, said that Georgia has always had, has now, and will always have heroic soldiers, and that no one should question this. The Defense Minister, Irakli Chikovani, stated that August 8 is a gravest day in modern Georgian history, and expressed his commitment to honoring the memory of the fallen soldiers.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze also made a statement, saying that the war brought enormous human losses and severe consequences for Georgia, including loss of life, territories, and economic impact. He highlighted the importance of learning from the past and ensuring that such a government should not exist again.
The article provides a summary of the politicians’ remarks on the 2008 Russian invasion anniversary, mentioning their statements in previous years (2023 and 2024). The article also includes tags for easy access to related articles.
