**Russia Accused of Creating Humanitarian Crisis at Georgia Border**
A pressing concern is unfolding at the Russia-Georgia border, where 96 Ukrainian citizens are currently stranded. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moscow is deliberately attempting to create a humanitarian crisis in this region.
The situation began to escalate in June 2025, when Russia intensified its deportation of Ukrainian citizens through the Georgian border. This has led to a dire situation at the “Darial” border checkpoint, where some Ukrainians have been forced to declare a hunger strike due to the harsh conditions. Despite efforts by diplomats and Ukraine’s competent authorities, only 44 Ukrainian citizens have been evacuated from the buffer zone since late June.
Ukraine’s foreign ministry is adamant that their country is ready to directly evacuate its people from the border area, rather than relying on Georgia and Moldova as transit countries. However, Russia seems to be ignoring this call, which has led to a significant number of Ukrainians being stranded at “Darial.”
The conditions for these Ukrainian citizens are particularly dire, as the Georgian side has expressed readiness to provide organized transportation to Tbilisi Airport only after Moldova confirms its willingness to accept them. This is creating an unbearable situation for those who have been forced to start a hunger strike.
**Deliberate Attempt by Moscow**
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is clear in its assessment that Russia is deliberately attempting to create a humanitarian crisis at the Russia-Georgia border. The majority of Ukrainian citizens deported by Russia are individuals who had previously been held criminally liable, including those who served sentences in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories and were then forcibly transferred to Russian territory.
This situation has brought international attention to the dire circumstances faced by these Ukrainians. It highlights the need for immediate action from relevant authorities to address this crisis.
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