“As the president of Ukraine, I am constantly engaged in returning Ukraine citizens (back to the country) with various capabilities that I have,” Zelenskiy said. Saakashvili was arrested in Georgia on Friday after the opposition politician returned to the country despite facing imprisonment and called for post-election street protests this weekend. KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he will personally engage in returning Georgia’s former president Mikheil Saakashvili back to Ukraine from a prison in Georgia as he holds a Ukrainian passport. Article content“Mister Saakashvili is a Ukrainian citizen, so that applies to him as well,” Zelenskiy said. Ukraine’s foreign ministry, its government and embassy in Georgia will all be involved in dealing with Saakashvili’s case, Zelenskiy added.

Source: National Post October 03, 2021 09:56 UTC