{"id":122306,"date":"2023-12-13T14:19:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T14:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=122306"},"modified":"2023-12-13T14:19:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T14:19:35","slug":"fears-grow-putin-is-about-to-drag-eu-hopeful-country-into-ukraine-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/world-news\/fears-grow-putin-is-about-to-drag-eu-hopeful-country-into-ukraine-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Fears grow Putin is about to drag EU hopeful country into Ukraine war"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fears are growing that desperate Vladimir Putin is trying to drag a “European Union hopeful” nation into the Ukraine war. In early November, 50 Georgian opposition MPs alarmed NATO and EU member states by urging a unified stance against Russia’s intentions to establish a permanent naval base in Abkhazia.<\/p>\n

The move has sparked fears that another country aspiring to join the EU might be drawn into the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The statement from Georgian MPs condemned Russia’s actions in Abkhazia, emphasising the threat posed by the planned naval base in Ochamchire port.<\/p>\n

The nation is currently led by PM Irakli Garibashvili. The Abkhazia region, though internationally recognised as part of Georgia, has been under Russian and separatist control since the 1990s.<\/p>\n

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The Georgian foreign ministry denounced Russia’s plan as a violation of sovereignty, but officials downplayed the immediate threat, citing a construction timeline of at least three years. The government prioritises addressing current threats along the occupation line with Abkhazia and South Ossetia.<\/p>\n

Abkhazia’s de facto leader confirmed an agreement with Russia for a permanent naval base in Ochamchire. Reports suggest that dredging work in Ochamchire could accommodate larger cargo ships, raising concerns that it might serve as a safe harbour for Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.<\/p>\n

Ukraine’s intelligence claims the dredging aims to facilitate military vessels, potentially dragging Georgia into a conflict. Analysts warn that if Russia uses Ochamchire in a conflict with Ukraine, Georgia could become involuntarily involved.<\/p>\n

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