Ukrainians at the border of the Russian Federation and Georgia have ended their hunger strike: what preceded it.

Hunger strike of Ukrainians at the Georgian border

Ukrainians who were stuck at the border of the Russian Federation and Georgia have ended their hunger strike. This decision was made by the men after meeting with a representative of the embassy. This was reported by the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

on August 8.

According to the Ministry, on the night of August 7, a representative of the Ukrainian embassy in Georgia visited the 'Dariali' checkpoint on the border with the Russian Federation and met with the Ukrainians. 'Three citizens were provided with medical assistance, and appropriate medical protocols were drawn up. An agreement was reached with the Georgian side regarding further provision of emergency medical assistance to our citizens if necessary,' the statement said.

What preceded it

Notably, on August 5, five citizens of Ukraine held in 'Dariali' announced an indefinite hunger strike demanding to be allowed to cross the Georgian border. Others began to join them.

In response, Ukrainian consuls urgently left for the site and appealed to the Georgian authorities for unhindered access to their citizens. The consuls remain in constant contact with the Ukrainians at the checkpoint.

After the meeting with the embassy representative, the Ukrainians who were on hunger strike at the Georgian border decided to terminate their action. The embassy representative provided them with medical assistance and agreed on further provision of emergency medical assistance if needed. Ukrainian consuls continue to ensure communication with citizens at the border.