Ukraine has evacuated 43 Ukrainian citizens who were detained in a basement facility in Georgia, following reports by the aid group Volunteers Tbilisi. The 56 deportees, originally intended to be sent to the Ukrainian border, were instead held in a transit zone, raising concerns about Russia’s alleged use of deportation as a weapon.
The aid group Volunteers Tbilisi confirmed that these deportees were taken to a basement facility in Georgia, where they were being held in a transit zone. This development has raised questions about the legal and humanitarian implications of Russia’s actions, as well as the effectiveness of international efforts to prevent such detentions.
Officials from Ukraine have expressed concerns over the situation, emphasizing the need for increased international support and diplomatic pressure on Russia. They have called for the immediate release of the deportees and for greater accountability from the Russian government for its actions in the region.