Georgia “condemns annexation of Autonomous Republic of Crimea” and “does not recognize so called ‘local elections’ organized in Crimea and Sevastopol” on September 14, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

It said that these elections were held in “gross violation of international norms and Ukrainian legislation.”

“Georgia reiterates its clear support to the Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity in its internationally recognized borders,” the Georgian Foreign Ministry said.