Georgia's PM Blames External Forces for Russophobia
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused external forces of artificially inciting Russophobia in Georgia, calling it a new phase of attack on the country's sovereignty and a threat to its relations with Russia.
Consensus
- The Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, stated that artificial incitement of Russophobia in Georgia is a new phase of external attack on the country's sovereignty.
- Kobakhidze claimed that this campaign is orchestrated by a so-called 'deep state' supported by opposition forces within Georgia.
- He emphasized that the campaign involves the use of domestic agents and is part of a broader strategy to involve Georgia in the conflict with Russia.
- Kobakhidze stated that Georgia will not restore diplomatic relations with Russia until Moscow recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia as part of Georgia.
- He reiterated that Georgia remains committed to peaceful resolution of its conflict with Russia and maintaining pragmatic economic ties.
Points of divergence
- The pressure on Georgia comes from the European Union and its leaders, including 'informal oligarchic forces,' and includes sanctions against Georgian officials, Bidzina Ivaniashvili, judges, and high-ranking police officers. — vedomosti
- The previous US administration was involved in pressuring Georgia. — vedomosti
- Kobakhidze stressed that the people of Georgia and Russia should not allow enmity between them due to political disagreements, emphasizing that maintaining relations between nations is more important than political circumstances. — vm
- The State Security Service of Georgia opened a criminal case in early August over social media posts about alleged poor treatment of Russian tourists, citing sabotage under a law related to a discrediting information campaign from abroad. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Artificial incitement of Russophobia in Georgia is a new stage in the struggle of external forces against the republic, said Irakli K... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Georgia's Prime Minister called inciting Russophobia an attack on the country's sovereignty — Ведомости
- Kobakhidze: Peoples of Georgia and Russia should not allow enmity due to politics — Вечерняя Москва
- In Georgia, incitement of Russophobia in the country is linked to an attack on sovereignty — Вести