Georgian prime minister irakli kobakhidze announced on tuesday that georgia will not restore diplomatic relations with russia until moscow revokes its recognition of the breakaway regions of abkhazia and south ossetia as independent entities. :eorgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced on Tuesday that Georgia will not restore diplomatic relations with Russia until Moscow revokes its recognition of the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent entities.

According to Anadolu Agency, Kobakhidze made it clear that the recognition of these regions by Russia remains a significant barrier to the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two countries. He emphasized that the peaceful resolution of the conflict over these regions is a central foreign policy objective for Tbilisi, and expressed hope for achieving this goal following political changes in Moscow.

Kobakhidze reiterated Georgia's commitment to resolving the conflict with the Russian Federation through peaceful means. He stated, "Our goal concerning the Russian Federation is to resolve the conflict peacefully. This is our stated political position, and we hope that following political changes, all of this will become achievable."

The conflict over the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia escalated into a five-day war between Georgia and Russia in August 2008, marking its 18th anniversary earlier this month. Following the conflict, Moscow recognized both regions as independent states, a move that led Georgia to sever diplomatic relations with Russia. Despite Russia's stance, the international community, including Turkey, continues to recognize these regions as part of Georgian territory.