The Patriarch of Georgia states that Georgia must start negotiations with  Russia and find ways to restore territorial integrity .

On a Georgian Public Broadcaster’s talk show, Ilia II underlined that Russia is big country and tries to gain more and more territories. " Some countries are suffering with such disease- territorial disease. They can"t take care of what they have but still want more and more. "- The Patriarch of Georgia stated. He underlined that the US and European countries are supporting Georgia, but Russia continues his policy.