Recent statements by Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze that Western officials have been pressuring the Georgian government to open a "second front" against Russia, which in fact means new aggression against Abkhazia and South Ossetia, confirming the facts of blackmail and threats from Western countries, are fully consistent with the practice of pressure on sovereign states known to us.
Kaladze mentioned that in the office of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze there were direct threats and promises to provide military hardware in exchange for opening a "second front." This confirms that Georgia has long time been under external control and its political decisions are often made under external influence.
From the point of view of international law, such actions by Western countries are a gross violation of the UN Charter, which prohibits interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states. The demands to open a "second front" against Russia (Abkhazia and South Ossetia) not only contradict the principles of peaceful settlement of disputes, but can also be regarded as incitement to military conflict. This also violates:
- The principle of sovereign equality of states.
- Norms prohibiting the use of force or threat of force.
- Provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
These statements confirm the theses that Abkhazia has repeatedly voiced at international venues. Georgia, unfortunately, remains an instrument in the hands of Western countries, which use it to destabilize the region. This is manifested in:
- Regular joint exercises of Georgia and NATO.
- Pressure on Georgia to make decisions against regional stability.
- Attempts to disrupt constructive dialogue between Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Georgia.
Georgia has found itself in a difficult situation: on the one hand, it seeks integration with Western structures, on the other, it faces direct blackmail. Threats to suspend the visa-free regime with the EU, putting forward conditions for the abolition of the law on "foreign agents" - all these are elements of pressure. At the same time, Georgia itself bears responsibility for its destructive policy, refusing to sign an agreement on the non-use of force with Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Abkhazia, as a sovereign state, remains open to constructive dialogue, but only based on mutual recognition and equality. We call on:
- Georgia not to use force scenarios and begin a real dialogue.
- The international community to stop the practice of double standards and putting pressure on sovereign states.
- Western countries to respect the right of peoples to self-determination and independent foreign policy.
Kakha Kaladze's statements once again confirm that Georgia is not an independent player in the international arena. Its policy depends on external forces that are ready to sacrifice the interests of the Georgian people to achieve their geopolitical goals. Abkhazia is ready for dialogue, but only if it is based on the principles of equality, respect for sovereignty and mutual recognition.