Information from Teona Akubardia, Deputy Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee of the Danish Parliament, a NATO member, indicates that Denmark is halting multi-million-dollar military aid to Georgia.
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Denmark initiated the Peace and Stabilization Program in Georgia last year, allocating a total budget of 27.12 million GEL.
"Based on my information, Denmark is suspending multi-million dollar military aid intended to enhance Georgia's defense capabilities. This project, commenced last year with discussions of 27 million GEL, aimed to bolster Georgia's resilience and enhance its defense capabilities through programs with the National Guard and NATO-Georgia essential package," said Akubardia at today's parliamentary briefing.
Responding to the European Union's freezing of 30 million euros earmarked for Georgia's defense forces, the opposition deputy lamented,
"Over the past three years, the European Union has allocated 62 million euros to strengthen Georgia's defense capabilities. This suspension represents significant damage to our defense capabilities and is a consequence of policies initiated by the Georgian Dream."
Today, Pavel Herczynski, the European Union's Ambassador, announced the suspension of 30 million euros from the European Peace Fund designated for Georgia. Herczynski noted that this financial assistance, which had been increasing annually, has now ceased. He added that the European Union will consider additional measures in the event of a deterioration in the situation.
The United States of America has also begun reassessing its relationship with Georgia. On July 5, the Department of Defense indefinitely postponed the Nobel Partner 2024 military exercise in Georgia. According to the Pentagon, this decision was prompted by false accusations from the Georgian government against the United States and other Western entities. These accusations included claims that they were pressuring Georgia to open a second front against Russia to ease pressure on Ukraine, as well as involvement in two coup attempts against the ruling party.
