MEP Eric Andrieu has said that Georgia is showing that it is alongside the Ukrainians.

"Georgia does not join the international sanctions against Russia, it may be for fear of reprisals knowing that in 2008 European solidarity towards Georgia did not meet all expectations, it is a fact. It is also not excluded that certain protagonists highlight the economic and energy consequences in the taking of such and such a decision. Georgia is showing that it is alongside the Ukrainians, it is showing solidarity, for which I congratulate them. I must add, in all honesty, that it is the same solidarity that the European Union should have shown towards Georgia in 2008," - Andrieu told the Accent.

Ukrainian forces have been battling Russian invaders since 24 February. A number of countries, including the United States, the European Union, Canada and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on Russia. On February 25 Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced Tbilisi will not join international sanctions on Russia over its full-scale attack on Ukraine.

“I want to state clearly and unambiguously, considering our national interests and interests of the people, Georgia does not plan to participate in the financial and economic sanctions, as this would only damage our country and populace more,” he said.

It should also be noted that Georgia voted in favour of suspension of Russia’s representation rights in the Council of Europe. It has a clear position at the UN on the violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and Georgia remains open its diplomatic missions in hot spots – Georgian Diplomatic Institutions in Ukraine - Embassy of Georgia in Kyiv and Consulate General in Odessa continue to work in emergency mode. Georgia has sent 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. According to the Government, the humanitarian cargo, sent to Ukraine via Warsaw, includes thousands of first-aid products, over 30 different kinds of medications, and oxygen concentrators.