Russia is worried about the escalation of tension in the Transcaucasian region. The situation is dangerous, and there is a risk of further escalation of the conflict, said Franz Klintsevich, member of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security.
. "It is a pity that the experience of ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili taught the Georgian leadership nothing. Unfortunately, Western curators regularly instruct Tbilisi to intensify provocative actions and create conflict potential. This is done in order to further discredit Russia but it must be understood that people living in South Ossetia will not give their sovereignty , "the Russian senator told "Izvestia «.
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that “in recent months, Tbilisi has been deliberately escalating tension on the border through provocative actions and political propaganda campaigns supported by Western countries.”
