The cost of supporting Ukraine? A Georgian Legion commander claims multiple poison attempts
2:39 PM EDT, June 13, 2024
Mamuka Mamulaszwili, who commands a Georgian military formation established to support the Ukrainian army, told Radio Free Europe that there was an attempt to poison him a few months ago. Arsenic was detected in his blood. Mamulaszwili claims this is the third attempt on his life.
The commander of the Georgian Legion recounted in an interview with Radio Free Europe that he felt very unwell a few months ago, suffering from severe abdominal pain.
This was not the first time he experienced a sudden reaction and symptoms suggesting contact with a toxic substance. According to PAP, the military commander had blood samples and tissue fragments sent to a laboratory in Germany.
The lab technicians confirmed Mamulaszwili's suspicions. High levels of arsenic, mercury, and tin were detected in the samples, which he most likely ingested with food.
Mamulaszwili claims this is the third attempt to poison him. He noted that the media in Russia has already reported his supposed death several times.
Commander of the Georgian Legion: "They wanted to poison me"
Mamulaszwili and other members of the Georgian Legion are wanted in Russia, where they are accused of illegal recruitment of mercenaries and participation in the war, Radio Free Europe reported on Thursday. Mamulaszwili founded the Georgian Legion in 2014 when Russia first invaded Ukraine.
The legion mainly consists of former military personnel from Georgia. They are fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, under Ukrainian command.
Georgians were the first foreigners to be incorporated into the Ukrainian army. The legion fought in Donbas, defended Kyiv, and participated in battles in Hostomel and Boryspil.
