The Ukrainian crisis teaches Georgia and Moldova, which chose to follow the path to the EU, an important lesson. In an interview for IPN, Chairman of the Georgian Parliament David Usupashvili said that firstly, they need to consolidate public within the country, so that external forces - the so-called fifth column – are incapable of acting.

“Russia's actions in regard to Ukraine, in particular the annexation of Crimea, questioned the world order, which stood on the foundation of the international law. Today, the whole world is facing a serious challenge. We cannot allow a precedent, where one state can attach the territory of another state in violation of all norms,” said the official.

David Usupashvili noted that for Georgians and Moldovans, unfortunately, this situation is familiar. “We are sadly aware how separatist forces are encouraged and supported; we know what it means to have a territory occupied by foreign troops. In 2008, Georgians have experienced Russian aggression on themselves. Georgian statehood then hung in the balance,” he stated.

Besides consolidating public within the country, David Usupashvili considers everything must be done to gain efficient support of the world community.

Today, April 29, the Georgian official is in Moldova on a visit. He will have meetings with representatives of the Moldovan government.