According to the Ministry of Defense of Georgia, the information that Ukraine handed over the Soviet-era Buk air defense systems to Georgia for free is incorrect.

"The Defense agency received the systems in 2007 with a multi-million dollar purchase. This was done under a secret agreement, which is why they are deprived of the opportunity to specify more details.

In addition, tens of millions of dollars were also paid by the Ministry of Defense in 2017 for the purchase of Javelin anti-tank systems from the USA.

Georgia firmly continues its humanitarian and political support to Ukraine, based on the possibilities available to it. A clear proof of this is the tons of humanitarian cargo sent, and among them, finally, the generators purchased and handed over to Ukraine at the initiative of the Prime Minister.

As for the transfer of arms or dual-purpose equipment to Ukraine, the government of Georgia has repeatedly voiced a clear position on the issue,” the Ministry of Defense said.