National flag of Georgia is lowered in memory of our heroes lost during Russia’s 2008 military aggression - Georgia’s Ambassador to the US

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Georgia was one of the first countries to open its doors to thousands of Ukrainian families; more than 27,000 Ukrainians still live in Georgia, thank you for your support - Chargé d’Affaires of Ukraine

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20 August

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National flag of Georgia is lowered in memory of our heroes lost during Russia’s 2008 military aggression - Georgia’s Ambassador to the US

08-08-2025 20:12

Georgia’s Ambassador to the United States marked the 17th anniversary of the 2008 August War with Russia.

In a social media message, Tamar Taliashvili noted that “the national flag of Georgia is lowered today in memory of our heroes lost during Russia’s 2008 military aggression against Georgia”.

“The national flag of Georgia is lowered today in memory of our heroes lost during Russia’s full-scale 2008 military aggression against Georgia. We continue the fight for de-occupation through peace, unity, and prosperity!” – writes the Ambassador.

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