Patriarch to Putin: Occupation of Georgian Territories Should End

Georgian Patriarch Ilia II has addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin in his New Year video and stated that the “occupation of the historic Georgian territories (by Russia) should end.”

Ilia II has wished happiness to the people of Georgia, stating that “happiness depends on us.” 

In addition, His Holiness urged the new generation to respect and listen to elderly ones. 

By Ana Dumbadze 

02 January 2020 18:47