August 7 is the date when Russia’s military aggression actually began, when various battalions of the Russian occupying army invaded Georgian territory en masse. Such a statement made today Irakli Pavlenishvili, Chairman of the Interim Governing Council of the United National Movement.

“We remember well that clashes took on a different scale on August 8, which is why August 8 became ingrained in the public consciousness.

As for August 7, it is a matter of fact, a historical reality, that the Russian occupying army launched its barbaric aggression precisely on August 7. Unfortunately, when this issue was forced onto the agenda, the focus naturally shifted to August 7.

August 7 is the date when Russia actually commenced its military aggression, when various battalions of the Russian occupying army invaded Georgian territory en masse, which cannot be seen as anything other than occupation and barbaric aggression. Consequently, August 7 is the official date on which that aggression was executed. Back then, this was not a matter of debate.

Regarding the resolution, it is unfortunate that it is interpreted as blaming Georgia for starting the war, which is false. This resolution was so unacceptable to Russia that its delegation walked out in protest”, - said Irakli Pavlenishvili.