**Russian Military Build-Up in Ochamchire Sparks Concerns for Georgia’s Security**
The Georgian government has been accused of supporting Russia’s annexation plans, as the country’s military capabilities in occupied Ochamchire continue to grow. According to Salome Samadashvili, a leader of the Lelo-Strong Georgia party, this development creates significant security challenges for both the Anaklia port and the entire country.
Samadashvili pointed out that Russia is strengthening its presence in Ochamchire, which makes Georgia’s territory a potential target in case of an attack. “The creation of Russian military capabilities in Ochamchire potentially makes our territory a target in the event of an attack,” she said. This, combined with the fact that the Georgian government has facilitated Russia’s annexation plans, raises serious concerns about the country’s security and economic future.
**Georgia’s Government Under Fire for Failing to Prevent Russian Aggression**
The Georgian government has been criticized for failing to prevent Russia’s military build-up in Ochamchire. According to Samadashvili, instead of protecting the country’s interests, the government is busy persecuting political opponents and allowing Russia to carry out its annexation plans “in hidden ways.” This claim is supported by the fact that a material and technical base for the Russian Black Sea Fleet is set to be opened in Ochamchire.
**Russia’s Annexation Plans Continue Unchecked**
The so-called President of occupied Abkhazia, Badra Gunba, has announced plans to open a material and technical base for the Russian Navy in Ochamchire. According to Gunba, this project aims to strengthen cooperation between Russia and Abkhazia through their national defense ministries. However, this move is seen as another step towards Russia’s annexation of Georgia’s occupied territories.
**Anaklia Port at Risk**
The creation of a Russian military base in Ochamchire poses significant security challenges for the Anaklia port. As Samadashvili pointed out, this development could make the entire territory a target in case of an attack. This raises concerns not only for the port’s security but also for the country’s economic future.
**Georgian Government’s Response**
The Georgian government has yet to respond to these accusations and concerns. However, it is clear that Russia’s military build-up in Ochamchire has significant implications for Georgia’s security and economy. As Samadashvili emphasized, “the fact is that the Georgian government has not only failed to prevent Russia, but has facilitated all the steps that Russia is taking towards the annexation of our occupied territories.”
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