Latvia condemns the so-called presidential elections taking place on 18 September 2026, in Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region. The holding of these elections in the occupied territory of Georgia is contrary to international law and violates Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Latvia does not recognise their legitimacy. Latvia calls on Russia to fully comply with its obligations under the ceasefire agreement of 12 August 2008, concluded through the mediation…
Latvia condemns the so-called presidential elections taking place on 18 September 2026, in Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region. The holding of these elections in the occupied territory of Georgia is contrary to international law and violates Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Latvia does not recognise their legitimacy. Latvia calls on Russia to fully comply with its obligations under the ceasefire agreement of 12 August 2008, concluded through the mediation of the European Union, and to revoke its recognition of the so-called independence of Georgia’s Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its firm and unwavering support for Georgia’s territorial…
