Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Georgia's Prime Minister Accuses Ukraine For Inciting Anti-Government Protests

World leaders address the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City © Thomson Reuters  

Reuters: Georgian PM tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy not to meddle in his country 

(Reuters) - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili accused Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of meddling in his country's political situation by commenting on protests there last week, prompting an angry response from Kyiv. 

During the protests against a "foreign agents" law that critics said signalled an authoritarian shift in Georgia, Zelenskiy thanked protesters for waving Ukrainian flags, saying it showed respect, and he wished Georgians "democratic success". 

Last Friday, Georgia's parliament dropped the bill, which had threatened to harm Tbilisi's bid for closer ties with Europe. Critics had said it was inspired by a 2012 Russian law that has been used widely to crack down on dissent in Russia.  

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WNU Editor: Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili was responding to these remarks made by Ukrainian President Zelensky .... Zelenskyy calls for 'democratic success' in Georgia amid protests (AFP). 

Georgia's Prime Minister Accuses Ukraine For Inciting Anti-Government Protests  

Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvi criticizes Zelenskyy for inciting anti-government protests -- News 360  

Georgian PM Slams Ukraine Over Intervention In Domestic Matters, Claims Zelenskyy Involved -- Republic World  

Georgian PM lashes out at ‘anarchists’, Ukraine, and EU following foreign agent U-turn -- OC Media  

PM Garibashvili Links Tbilisi Protests to “Destructive, Anarchist” Forces -- Civil Georgia

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wow. Mr. One-party rule is pushing for glastnost in Georgia hmmmm