Tag: Ivanishvili

Georgia

Dimitri Tskihtishvili : Scheduling elections is not enough. We must strip the government off the illegal leverage they use to steal elections  

Georgia

Zurab Batiashvili says that if “Georgian Dream”, which is a group of activists, goes ahead with the arrest of the President, it might be impossible to find anyone in power who will not face sanctions. If they go that far, then they will collapse even quicker  

Georgia

The President: There is no other solution to this political crisis than to call elections. We have therefore outlined today a “strategy for attack”.  

Georgia

Tina Bokuchava, Secretary General of the Council of Europe: The visit of Secretary General of the Council of Europe to Georgia is primarily an expression of support for Georgians and an assessment of the human rights situation in Georgia. This visit will not discuss the legitimacy of the elections or the government  

Georgia

HR/VP Kallas: Suspension Visa-Free Travel for Diplomats is “Symbolic” First step  

Georgia

Lithuania Sanctions Kobakhidze and 16 Other Officials for Crackdown  

Georgia

Giorgi Vashadze : We are not alone. The entire democratic world is by our side. Next week, the aggressors are going to face new challenges that will make their lives more difficult. The system will collapse.  

Georgia

Giorgi Vashadze says it is necessary to protest, and to dismantle the current system. The policemen should be on the side of people  

Georgia

Mamuka Khzaradze says that any action taken by the illegitimate regime, including the appointment and the so-called President, is illegal, and a provocation to its own citizens  

Georgia

Levan Khabeishvili is a member of Georgia’s opposition. He has stated that the nomination of Mikheil Kvelashvili to the position of “president” is the biggest insult, humiliation and mockery for the state. Khabeishvili claims that Ivanishvili, in the hands of Putin, has ridiculed Georgia.  

Georgia

Rasa Jukneviciene : Today there were no real Georgian elections; what happened was an absurdity. Salome Zurabishvili is the only legitimate official in Georgia  

Georgia

Mamuka Khzaradze: Mamuka, we urge you to remain calm. Ivanishvili’s provocation could lead to civil conflict.  

Georgia

Giorgi Vashadze : The citizens’ continuous protests over a period of weeks produced results. Ivanishvili found himself surrounded by so-called “door intelligentsia” and several thousand hired thugs.  

Georgia

Salome Zurabishvili is the president of the opposition parties, as the illegitimate Parliament does not have the power to elect him. We appreciate the support from international partners, and we expect effective and dramatic steps.  

Georgia

Teona Akubardia says the protests of the Georgians have yielded results. We saw the official statement from the European Union where the illegal government and parliament are not recognized but are called Ivanishvili’s dream.  

Georgia

Emmanuel Macron’s Administration: Speaking with Ivanishvili the president condemned intimidation against the public, opposition and journalists, as well violence by security forces against peaceful protesters. He also called for the release detainees