# Georgia rules out restoring diplomatic ties with Russia, prime minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/19195

- TASS, 2026-08-11 14:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171471

> Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Georgia is ruling out a restoration of diplomatic ties with Russia. He stated that Georgia’s objective regarding Russia is to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The remarks distinguish that objective from any return to diplomatic relations. Kobakhidze presented peaceful conflict resolution as Georgia’s stated aim toward Russia.