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Valeri Chechelashvili, a former Georgian Ambassador to Ukraine and Russia, recently spoke out about the current situation in Georgia. In an interview on the “Palitranius” program “Daily Newsroom,” he compared what’s happening in Georgia today to events experienced by Baltic countries.
According to Chechelashvili, the Baltic states are friends of Georgia and have always supported the country. They understand what’s going on in Georgia because they lived together in the Soviet Union for a long time. He believes that if anyone from the European Union understands what’s happening in Georgia today, it is probably the Baltic states.
Chechelashvili explained that the decision by the Baltic countries to impose sanctions was due to the government’s actions. He said that the public has seen excessive use of force against Georgian citizens, but no one has been held accountable for these actions. This, he believes, shows that Georgia’s legal system is not working properly.
The former ambassador also commented on statements made by the ruling team about a “second front” being opened in Georgia. He said that blaming partners and pointing fingers is not an effective policy in diplomacy. Instead, he suggested having open discussions with partners to demonstrate proper arguments and approaches.
Chechelashvili also spoke out against criticism of European ambassadors for attending court hearings related to individuals arrested during protests. He stated that diplomats have the right to attend these hearings, as it shows their concern about human rights protection in Georgia.
Finally, he concluded that there is nothing in Georgia’s constitution that prohibits ambassadors from attending court hearings. He pointed out that if this were seen as interference or a violation of sovereignty, then ambassadors should also be forbidden from observing electoral processes.
