**Lithuania Imposes Visa Sanctions on 10 Georgian Citizens, Tensions Rise**
The Lithuanian government has taken a step further in imposing visa sanctions on 10 more Georgian citizens. This move has sparked strong reactions from the Georgian Parliament Chairman, Shalva Papuashvili.
**A Reaction from Georgia**
Papuashvili took to social media to express his anger and disappointment at Lithuania’s decision. He claimed that the Baltic political elite, which includes families of former communist officials, still harbors resentment towards Georgians due to their Soviet past. According to him, this animosity is rooted in a failed attempt by foreign powers to overthrow Georgia’s government.
“We will not be intimidated or swayed by these actions,” Papuashvili said in his statement. “The SOVLAB will probably also explore this post-Soviet phenomenon when it realizes that the overthrow of the government by foreign order has failed again.”
**Who Are the Affected Individuals?**
The Lithuanian Migration Department has published a list of individuals against whom visa restrictions have been imposed. These include:
* Judge Nino Galustashvili
* Judge Jvebe Nachkebia
* Judge Irakli Shvangiradze
* Judge Viktor Metreveli
* Prosecutor Mari Meshveliani
* Prosecutor Natia Tatiashvili
* Chairman of the Government of Adjara Sulkhan Tamazashvili
* Member of Parliament Mariam Lashkhi
* Member of Parliament Nino Tsilosani
* Head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau Razhden Kuprashvili
In total, 112 Georgian citizens are now listed on the Lithuanian Migration Department’s website as being subject to visa restrictions.
**Tensions Between Georgia and Lithuania**
This development marks a significant escalation in tensions between Georgia and Lithuania. The imposition of visa sanctions has sparked heated debates and reactions from both sides. As this situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the governments of these two countries will navigate this sensitive issue.
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