A Georgian citizen was illegally detained by Russian occupation forces near the village of Kveshi, Gori municipality.

According to the State Security Service of Georgia [SSSG], the Co-chairs of the Geneva International Discussions and international partners were immediately informed about the detention.

"All available mechanisms have been activated to ensure the release of the Georgian citizen in the shortest possible time. The responsibility for all destructive acts committed in the occupied territories of Georgia, as well as along the occupation line, lies with the occupying power", - adds the agency.