Recent statements from leaders of Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, have sparked controversy and concern among observers. Secretary General Kakha Kaladze criticized Western NGOs for spreading what he termed 'LGBT propaganda' and accused them of attempting to incite a revolution in Georgia, stating 'black is white'. Founder Bidzina Ivanishvili described supporters of the 'war party' as using Georgia like Ukraine, as 'cannon fodder'. Meanwhile, allegations have surfaced that Georgian Dream is pushing legislation through Parliament that could suppress dissent and obstruct Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union, drawing parallels to tactics used by Putin. Observers have noted this shift as a 'Yanukovich moment', indicating a turn towards political repressions.
Following in Putin's footsteps, Georgia's governing party, Georgian Dream, is pushing "a bill through Parliament that the pro-Western opposition believes could be used to crack down on dissent and hamper the country’s efforts to join the European Union." https://t.co/MwZotUXMGl
Is this "Yanukovich moment" of Georgia’s oligarch? It seems so. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the oligarch behind ruling Georgian Dream confirmed yesterday what we have observed since he came to power in 2012 – he announced a shift in Georgia’s foreign policy & political repressions. 1/13
To have an idea of what is going on in Georgia, just read today's speech by their shadow ruler, Bidzina Ivanishvili: https://t.co/0O81dFoMnH. It's not pro-Russian: it's another toxic mix of nationalism and right-wing populism that has proved to work for so many wannabe dictators… https://t.co/uSFbHGeh0m
Supporters of the “war party” are trying to use Georgia in the same way as Ukraine - as cannon fodder - founder of the ruling Georgian Dream Ivanishvili https://t.co/9vpSuftHm1
The West, through NGOs, tried to tell the residents of Georgia that “black is white, and LGBT propaganda is good” - Secretary General of the Georgian Dream Kakha Kaladze “It cannot be that NGOs are trying to organize a revolution, and the Georgian Thread https://t.co/IfAVZoShL2