Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, stated that the damage caused by former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's policies will continue to be felt in Georgia for a long time, despite the country's current pragmatic approach. The conflict began on August 8, 2008, when Georgian forces attacked South Ossetia, prompting Russia to intervene and expel Georgian troops after five days of fighting.
Consensus
- Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, commented on the long-term damage caused by the actions of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili.
- The conflict between Georgia and South Ossetia began on August 8, 2008.
- Georgian forces attacked South Ossetia in the night of August 8, 2008.
- Russia intervened in the conflict to protect the residents of South Ossetia.
- Russian forces expelled Georgian military forces from South Ossetia after five days of combat.
- The current Georgian government is pursuing a pragmatic policy.
- Mikheil Saakashvili is currently serving a 12.5-year prison sentence in Georgia.
- Saakashvili has been held responsible for the 2008 war by Georgian authorities.
Points of divergence
- Ex-president of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity claimed that the first form of hybrid warfare by Western countries was used during Georgia's aggression against South Ossetia in August 2008, and that Ukraine actively participated in this. — vesti
- Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze believes that the party led by Mikheil Saakashvili, the United National Movement, started the war in South Ossetia at the behest of external forces. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Medvedev stated about long-term damage to Georgia from Saakashvili regime — Вести
- Medvedev: damage inflicted by the Saakashvili regime on Georgia will be felt for a long time — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
- Georgia
- Mikhail Saakashvili
- Dmitry Medvedev
- Russia
- Tbilisi
- Moscow
- Security Council
- RIA Novosti
- Council of Ministers
- South Ossetia
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