Georgia Joins 50-Plus Countries Calling on Russia to Accept Ceasefire
By Messenger Staff
Friday, September 25, 2026
Georgia has joined more than 50 countries in calling on Russia to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine and reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The joint statement was issued September 23 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. It was delivered by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
The signatories called for respect for international humanitarian law, protection of civilians and accountability for violations. They also backed efforts to protect commercial shipping and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.
The statement raised concern over Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as efforts to restrict Ukrainian grain exports, warning of potential consequences for global food security.
At the sixth International Crimea Platform summit in New York, Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili said Georgia's own experience with Russian occupation shaped its position.
"Georgia stands firmly with Ukrainian people and reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders," she said.
Botchorishvili noted that "Russia's occupation of two regions of Georgia continues to this day" and said Tbilisi favors efforts to end the war through a lasting settlement based on the UN Charter and international law.
Sybiha said Ukraine agreed in March 2025 to a "full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire" and called on Russia to take the same step.
He also demanded the return of Ukrainians forcibly transferred or deported by Russia, including children and other civilians, as well as prisoners of war and internees.
"Russia must stop its aggression, accept a ceasefire, and engage meaningfully in negotiations toward a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in accordance with international law," Sybiha said.
The declaration was endorsed by the European Union and countries including Georgia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Australia, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and South Korea.
The United States did not join the statement, according to reports.
