Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have agreed to impose national sanctions on individuals involved in suppressing legitimate protests in Georgia. This decision was announced by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs: Gabrielius Landsbergis, Baiba Braže, and Margus Tsahkna.
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“The three Baltic States jointly agreed to impose national sanctions against those who suppressed legitimate protests in Georgia. Opponents of democracy and violators of human rights are not welcome in our countries,” the foreign ministers wrote on Platform X.
No further details have been disclosed. The illegitimate Georgian government has yet to comment on the matter.
On November 28, the illegitimate Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party had decided not to prioritize opening EU accession negotiations until the end of 2028 and would refuse EU budget grants. President Salome Zourabichvili described this decision as “a turning point for a constitutional coup” and accused the illegitimate government of declaring war on its own people.
Kobakhidze’s statement sparked protests involving thousands of citizens. Units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been harassing and brutally beating demonstrators and journalists. During the first three days of protests, the number of detainees exceeded 200.
In light of these developments, the United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia.
On December 1, the new High Representative of the European Union/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaia Kalas, and the EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Cosma, issued a joint statement. They urged the Georgian authorities to respect the rights to freedom of assembly and expression and to refrain from using force against peaceful protesters, politicians, and media representatives. “All cases of violence must be investigated, and all those responsible for the violence must be held accountable,” the statement emphasized.
