**Georgian Leaders’ Violent Goals Exposed, EU Ambassador’s Silence Criticized**
In a recent statement, Tina Bokuchava, the Chairperson of the United National Movement (UNM), said that “the date of the revolution is not announced in advance.” This sparked a response from Shalva Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament. Papuashvili made it clear that both leaders of the UNM have confirmed their goal to change the government through violence, rather than through democratic means.
**Violence over Democracy**
Papuashvili emphasized that the point of contention is not about the tactics used by the opposition, but rather their intention to use force to achieve their goals. He pointed out that both leaders of the UNM have confirmed this violent approach, and yet some foreign ambassadors continue to support them. The Speaker of the Parliament questioned why some European diplomats are willing to allocate a seat for Mikheil Saakashvili in the European People’s Party, while remaining silent on the violence perpetrated by their funded people.
**EU Ambassador’s Silence Criticized**
Papuashvili criticized the silence from the EU ambassador regarding the violent actions of the opposition. He noted that when the opposition attempted to create a street war last December, no European ambassador condemned the violence against police officers and the parliament building. The Speaker of the Parliament emphasized that Georgia will not allow its internal and external confrontations to escalate like in the 1990s. He expressed concern that some foreigners want to recreate this chaotic period in Georgia.
**Georgian People’s Response**
Papuashvili highlighted the Georgian people’s response on October 26, when they overwhelmingly rejected the idea of a street war. The Speaker of the Parliament emphasized that Georgia will not be swayed by foreign pressure or manipulated into repeating the violent conflicts of the past. He made it clear that the country will continue to prioritize democratic values and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
**Conclusion**
The statement from the UNM leaders, combined with the EU ambassador’s silence on their violent actions, has raised concerns among Georgian citizens about the intentions of some foreign diplomats. As Papuashvili noted, Georgia will not be drawn into a cycle of violence and confrontation, but rather will continue to strive for democratic values and peaceful coexistence.
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