The Ukrainian Border Agency has released a special statement in which it explains the reasons for Mikheil Saakashvili"s detention and his expulsion from the country.
According to the statement released by the ministry, the border service has informed Saakashvili about the decision made by the relevant authorities about his return to Poland, the country from which Saakashvili finally entered Ukraine. According to the agency, the members of Saakashvili"s team were attacked by the representatives of the border service and they were forced to defend themselves and use force.
The agency explains that on the basis of the court decision, Saakashvili was in Ukraine illegally and in accordance with all legal formalities, he was returned to the country from where he arrived in Ukraine.