The mentioned information was immediately provided to the co-chairs of the Geneva discussions.

"The central government of Georgia uses all the mechanisms at its disposal to release illegally detained citizens.

The occupying power of the Russian Federation bears full responsibility for the destructive actions carried out in Georgia’s breakaway regions and along the occupation line. The harmful practice of illegal detentions is significantly worsening the security environment on the ground and threatening the stability of the region," the statement reads.