Russia has undermined Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity

“Since 2008, Russia has undermined Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by occupying 20 percent of Georgian territory and campaigning internationally for diplomatic recognition of the occupied Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as "independent states." This is stated in the 2021 worldwide threats assessment, of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

The report says the Kremlin's need to remain the preponderant security provider in what it calls the “near aboard” " is still growing. However, Georgian, Ukrainian, and Azerbaijani security cooperation with NATO partners and other external backers reflects an increasingly challenging environment for Russia to exert security dominance.

The document states that the Kremlin maintains military bases in the occupied regions of Georgia and uses Russian military patrols along its administrative borders. The report also states that the Russian side rejects its commitment under the 2008 ceasefire agreement and does not withdraw troops to pre-conflict positions.