Protests in Georgia: EU plans sanctions against Prorussian government!

Protests in Georgia: EU plans sanctions against Prorussian government!

The protests are bubbling in Georgia! Daily, thousands demonstrate against the pro-Russian government and call for a return to a European course and a repetition of the controversial parliamentary election in October. The government party "Georgian Dream", which is known for its proximity to Moscow, was confronted with massive allegations for possible irregularities in the election. The newly elected president, Kewelashschwili, who previously worked as a member of parliament, is under considerable pressure, especially after the announcement, to expose the EU accession negotiations until 2028, which further heats up the anger of the citizens who are hired further.

The situation escalates! In the past few weeks there have been violent clashes between demonstrators and the police in the last few weeks, which was used in Tbilisi and other cities against the spreading protests. Hundreds of people are said to have been injured and several hundred have been arrested. Ex-police officers like Irakli Shaishmelashvili speak of brutal action against the demonstrators and a direct influence on Moscow on the Georgian government. He explains: "Everything is directly connected to Moscow, and all commands come from there", which illustrates the worrying entanglements between the Georgian leadership and the Kremlin, as well as from Mercury is reported.

International reactions and sanctions

The international community is alerted! Both the EU and the United States responded to the situation. The EU is planning sanctions against Georgian government officials who have participated in the violent suppression of the demonstrations. The responsible EU commissioner said that nobody who does not respect basic human rights should benefit from visal liberization. In addition, the United States has announced sanctions against Bidsina Iwanischwili, the founder of the "Georgian Dream", whose proximity to Putin and Kremlin criticism repeatedly focused on. Now the signs are on discussion! The hope of changing course towards a western orientation seems to be waning, while Russia's influence in Georgia is increasing.