Russian militaries  detained Erik Fournier, the ambassador of France to Georgia, at one of the checkpoint stationed in Gori. The ambassador was on his back way to Tbilisi from Sachkhere.

Shida Kartli administration reports that Vladimir Vardzelashvili, the Governor of Shida Kartli, is trying to convince the aggressors to release the French Diplomat.

Ambassador spent last night in Sachkhere military base and was meeting local population showing moral support to them. Mr. Furnier expressed his hope that Russian president would keep the word and pullout its forces from Georgia.

Later today, the ambassador will view the places where Russians have arranged illegal checkpoints and arrive in Kutaisi afterwards, where he will meet with regional authorities.