EU bezorgt over bezoek Poetin aan Abchazië (en)
Met dank overgenomen van Zweeds voorzitterschap Europese Unie 2e helft 2009 i, gepubliceerd op donderdag 13 augustus 2009.
The European Union notes with concern that the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has paid a visit to the Georgian region of Abkhazia, without prior consent of the Georgian authorities.
The EU does not consider this visit compatible with the principle of territorial integrity nor helpful for the international efforts to stabilise the region.
The EU reiterates its support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.