“Russia’s task for Ivanishvili’s government is to dismantle all our Western strategic ties as quickly as possible. In this regard, alongside the US, it is particularly important to rapidly ruin relations with the Federal Republic of Germany, as Germany’s word was decisive in issues such as granting Georgia EU candidate status. In general, Germany’s weight in the EU today is unmatched. It is evident that every statement from ‘Georgian Dream’ is deliberately aimed at maximizing damage to relations. Moreover, it leaves Germany with no choice but to support the EU’s cancellation of all formats of relations with Georgia, including the suspension of visa-free travel,” stated Salome Samadashvili, one of the leaders of “Lelo-Strong Georgia.”
Furthermore, according to Samadashvili, “Georgian Dream’s” “demand” is for Georgia to lose visa-free travel with the EU.
“After the EU accession process was frozen at Russia’s request, the next demand of ‘Georgian Dream’ is to suspend visa-free travel with Georgia. They know very well that every step they take is directly contrary to the EU’s requirements. For example, stopping the harassment of NGOs and repealing the ‘Russian law.’ The demand also includes fighting corruption, and we see that the country has not had such a corrupt government since the restoration of independence. They cannot fulfill these demands because the Russians are asking them to do something else, and their bosses are in Russia. Instead of meeting these demands, they are trying to launch new propaganda using Russian methods, claiming that the EU is asking us to abandon our traditional values. It is good that Europe is actively countering this propaganda line,” Samadashvili stated.
Salome Samadashvili: Russia’s task for Ivanishvili’s government is to dismantle all our Western strategic ties as quickly as possible – in this regard, alongside the US, it is particularly important to rapidly ruin relations with Germany, as its weight in the EU is unmatched
