**Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili Responds to US Ambassador’s Interview**
In a recent interview with “Radio Free Europe,” the resigned US ambassador, Robin Dunnigan, made some comments that sparked a reaction from Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili. However, according to Papuashvili, commenting on the statements of a resigned ambassador is pointless and not in their interest.
**The Background**
Papuashvili noted that “Radio Free Europe” has been exposed as a propaganda outlet by President Trump himself, and its funding has been cut off. In fact, at one time, “Radio Free Europe” was created by the Central Intelligence Agency and secretly funded from its budget. This history makes Papuashvili skeptical of any information disseminated by this source.
**The Interview with Robin Dunnigan**
In her interview with “Radio Free Europe,” Robin Dunnigan stated that a private letter from the Georgian Dream leadership to the Trump administration was threatening, offensive, unserious, and extremely poorly received in Washington. She also mentioned that she wanted to meet Bidzina Ivanishvili in person because she had a response from Secretary of State Rubio regarding the letter.
**Papuashvili’s Response**
When asked about Dunnigan’s statements, Papuashvili responded that commenting on the statements of a resigned ambassador is not in their interest. She emphasized that it’s clear to everyone who resigned prematurely between the two of them. Papuashvili also noted that the US Ambassador’s desire to meet Bidzina Ivanishvili was not unusual, given that he is the de facto leader of the government.
**The Real Story**
According to experts, the real issue here may not be about the private letter or the US Ambassador’s meeting requests. Rather, it highlights the complex relationships between Georgia and the United States. The US has been a strong supporter of Georgia’s bid to join NATO and the EU, but this support is also closely tied to the country’s internal politics.
As one analyst noted, “The real story here is not about Robin Dunnigan or Shalva Papuashvili, but about the deep-seated interests that are at play in this relationship. The US wants Georgia to modernize and Westernize its politics, while the Georgian Dream leadership has its own vision for the country’s future.”
**What’s Next?**
As the dust settles on this latest controversy, it remains to be seen how it will impact the already strained relations between Georgia and the United States. One thing is certain: in the world of international diplomacy, nothing is ever as simple as it seems.
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