“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine once again condemned the excessive use of force against pro-European protesters in Georgia and reprimanded Tbilisi for trying to intimidate citizens with a “Ukrainian scenario”.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine once again condemned the excessive use of force against pro-European protesters in Georgia and reprimanded Tbilisi for trying to intimidate citizens with a “Ukrainian scenario”.
Source: “European Truth” with reference to the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of December 2
Details: “The Georgian authorities must respect the fundamental right of citizens to peaceful protest. All the more so because the reason for the protests is the government’s decision to pause Georgia’s move to the EU, contrary to the European aspirations of the Georgian people,” the diplomats emphasize.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed surprise at the attempts of top officials in Georgia to assure that they did not give up on European integration, while at the same time changing the country’s course towards Moscow by their actions – “like notorious Ukrainian politicians who tried to turn Ukraine from the path to the EU into the Russian yoke.”
“We resolutely reject persistent attempts by the Georgian authorities to involve Ukraine in the internal political processes in their country. The Georgian government should stop scaring its people with the mythical “Ukrainian scenario” while implementing the “Belarusian scenario” in practice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The department also expressed solidarity with Georgian diplomats who publicly spoke out against the actions of the authorities.
“We are convinced that European integration is the key to stability, prosperity and strengthening of democratic institutions in Georgia, and we seek a successful future for our peoples in the big European family. Our solidarity with the Georgian people remains steadfast,” the statement concludes.
Prehistory:
- For several days in Georgia protests against the ruling party “Georgian Dream” are ongoing, provoked by the authorities’ announcement to end the process of European integration by 2028.
- The action on the night of December 2 ended with a crackdown and arrests. In the morning, more than 200 detainees were announced.
For more information about the events in Georgia, see video blog about the causes and consequences of protests and read in article “Georgian authorities change foreign course and start revolution”.