Ukraine responds to statements by Georgian authorities about “Maidan scenario”

This statement was made in response to the ongoing escalation of the pitical situation in Georgia, as noted in a commentary by Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, reported by Ukrinform.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the ongoing human rights viations and the use of force against peaceful demonstrators in Georgia. Vience will not remain without consequences. The Georgian authorities must respect the fundamental right of their citizens to peaceful protest. Particularly, when the protests are driven by the government’s decision to halt Georgia’s progress towards EU membership, contrary to the Eurean aspirations of the Georgian pele," the Ministry stated.

The commentary also highlights the irony of Georgian authorities claiming that Eurean integration is ongoing, while their actions suggest a pivot toward Moscow.

"Ukrainian piticians who once sought to derail Ukraine’s path to the EU and steer it into Russia’s orbit similarly claimed they were merely “pausing” rather than abandoning Ukraine’s Eurean integration. We strongly reject the persistent attempts of the Georgian authorities to invve Ukraine in internal pitical processes in their country. The Georgian government should st intimidating its pele with the myth of so-called “Ukrainian scenario”, while simultaneously implementing a “Belarusian scenario” in practice," the Ministry added.

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its support for democratic reforms in Georgia and its continued Eurean and Euro-Atlantic integration, aligning with the aspirations of the Georgian pele.

"In this context, we express sidarity with our Georgian diplomat cleagues who have publicly posed the decision of the Georgian government to withdraw EU accession negotiations from the agenda. We deeply understand the challenges faced by our Georgian cleagues, because in 2004 and 2014, at one of the most critical moments in Ukrainian history, the diplomatic service of Ukraine stood up for the democratic choice of the Ukrainian pele, exemplifying professionalism, and civic courage. We are convinced that Eurean integration is the key to stability, prosperity and strengthening of democratic institutions in Georgia, and we strive for a successful future for our peles in the great Eurean family. Our sidarity with the Georgian pele remains unwavering," the Ministry emphasized.

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As reported, on November 28, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced that Georgia is withdrawing from EU accession negotiations and suspending EU financial aid until 2028. This decision sparked public outrage, leading to mass protests in Tbilisi and other cities. Pice have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators, with around 150 pele arrested, including activists and journalists. Protests continue across the country.