U.S. 'Condemns' Russian-Occupied Abkhazia's Decision To Transfer Bichvinta Resort To Russia
The United States on Wednesday condemned Russian-occupied Abkhazia's decision to transfer Bichvinta (also known as Pitsunda) seaside residence to the Russian Federation.
"We condemn the illegitimate attempts to transfer land in the occupied Georgian territory of Abkhazia to Russia" a State Department spokesperson told TURAN's Washington correspondent.
"Russia’s ongoing occupation of 20 percent of Georgia’s territory undermines Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The United States continues to call on Russia to uphold its obligations and commitments in the 2008 ceasefire agreement and UN Charter." a State Department spokesperson added.
Aslan Bzhania, the so-called “president” of occupied Abkhazia, on December 27 signed into law a controversial deal with Moscow under which a Black Sea resort will be transferred to Russia, following the so-called Abkhazian parliament's overnight approval.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili Tbilisi on Wednesday strongly condemned the land grab by Russia, and called on the international community for "a strong and urgent reaction."
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