Ukrainians stranded at the Russian-Georgian border end hunger strike - MFA

Ukrainians stranded at the Georgian checkpoint "Dariali" on the border with Russia have ended their hunger strike. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

The humanitarian situation at the Georgian checkpoint "Dariali" on the border with the Russian Federation is under constant control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. On the night of August 6-7, a representative of the Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia arrived at the Russian-Georgian border, where he met with our compatriots who are at the checkpoint due to the actions of the Russian Federation 

It is reported that the diplomat informed about the measures taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia to protect their rights and legitimate interests.

On August 7, three citizens were provided with medical assistance, and relevant medical protocols were drawn up. An agreement was reached with the Georgian side regarding the further provision of emergency medical care to our citizens if necessary.

On August 8, a representative of the deported citizens of Ukraine, with whom our diplomats maintain constant communication, informed the Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia about the cessation of the hunger strike of our compatriots, announced on August 5. He also expressed gratitude to the diplomatic institution for its efforts to resolve the humanitarian crisis artificially created by the Russian side 

It is noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the involvement of the Embassies of Ukraine in Georgia and the Republic of Moldova, as well as in cooperation with international humanitarian organizations, continues to work on the return of Ukrainian citizens to their homeland.

Active cooperation between the Ukrainian side and official representatives of the authorities of Georgia and Moldova continues to unblock the transit route as soon as possible and resolve all logistical and organizational obstacles. We remind you that in the previous month, 44 citizens of Ukraine managed to leave the "Dariali" checkpoint. We are working to enable the transit of the rest of our people as soon as possible 

At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews the appeal to the Russian side, voiced by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, to send deported Ukrainian citizens directly to the border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation or Belarus. Ukraine is ready to meet them.

Addition

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Russia has intensified the deportation of Ukrainian citizens through the border with Georgia, which has led to a deterioration of the humanitarian situation at the Georgian checkpoint "Dariali". This may indicate a targeted Russian operation.

Earlier, it was reported that the number of Ukrainians who declared a hunger strike at the "Dariali" border crossing between Russia and Georgia had increased to 15.