Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to address pressing domestic challenges first, before engaging in Georgia’s political affairs. IMEDI.
The Georgian administrator noted that Zelensky’s remarks about Georgian citizens being invited to protests suggested a level of involvement or motivation meant to influence events on Georgia’s soil. This interpretation underscores a concern that foreign commentary might be used to sway internal dynamics rather than focus on Ukraine’s own pressing needs.
Garibashvili also contends that additional remarks from Ukrainian officials amount to direct interference in Georgia’s internal matters. In his view, such statements overstep diplomatic norms and risk destabilizing processes that are inherently Georgian and decided by its constitutional institutions.
According to the Prime Minister, Kyiv allegedly anticipated the opening of a second front within Georgia, a perception linked to the presence of Mikheil Saakashvili in the country. This narrative frames external actors as seeking leverage by amplifying political fault lines, rather than contributing to constructive bilateral dialogue or regional stability.
In a separate articulation, Garibashvili asserted that Georgian authorities would not permit any external actor or body to compel the release of the former president Mikheil Saakashvili from prison, citing the criminal charges and the implications for national sovereignty. He argued that Saakashvili’s visit and public activities were intended to influence Georgia’s strategic decisions and to advance a coup-like scenario through orchestrated demonstrations and political pressure.