A column of Georgian armed forces appeared close to the border with South Ossetia, stated the Special Representative for Post-Conflict Settlement Boris Chochiev. “Near the village of Mejvriskhevi, a movement of a big column of Georgian armed forces arriving from the Georgian town of Gori has been observed, said Chochiev. And, as usual, the EUMM observers are carrying out a covering mission”. According to him, Georgia is preparing a new provocation. “Georgian authorities started to implement new provocations.
It refers both to the shooting at the village of Nikozi over night of 13 March, and today’s performance showed by IMEDI TV channel. This is the style which we know from last years’ experience. Apparently, this is a preparation of possible maneuvers to distract attention. Georgia is preparing something, and knowing that Russia will defend its citizens, as it was in 2008, today’s performance was a well-planned maneuver to justify possible actions”, said the Special Representative. Boris Chochiev reported that the South Ossetian side would contact the EUMM observers “to clarify the events there”.
