“Russia’s annexation of Georgia’s regions would not go unanswered” – embassies on 18th anniversary of August war

We welcome Republic of Naoero’s decision to withdraw its recognition of the so-called independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. August 7, 2026 marks 18 years since the start of the Russo-Georgian war over South Ossetia. Georgia also lost control of 125 more villages in the Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia). August 7, 2026 marks 18 years since the start of the Russo-Georgian war over South Ossetia. Georgia also lost control of 125 more villages in the Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia).