The Georgian Legion, which is fighting against Russia in Ukraine, categorically denies the Russian propaganda claims that its fighters are planning to return to Georgia and participate in the ongoing protest rallies.
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“Russian propaganda has recently begun disseminating false claims suggesting that the Georgian Legion plans to return to Georgia and participate in protests.
We categorically deny these baseless accusations. While we fully support the Georgian people’s righteous outrage regarding the Georgian government’s decision to suspend progress toward EU accession, our fight remains here in Ukraine, where our common enemy is.
The Georgian Legion has been steadfast in its commitment to Ukraine since 2014 and will continue to stand against Russian aggression. Our dedication to Ukraine’s victory is unwavering, and we will remain on the frontlines until this goal is achieved,” the Georgian Legion said in a statement.
On November 28, Georgia’s illegitimate Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, announced that Georgia would not put the issue of opening accession negotiations on the agenda until the end of 2028 and would refuse EU budget grants. This decision led to protests in Tbilisi and the regions.
Police forces dispersed protesters on Rustaveli Avenue with water cannons and tear gas on all five nights of the protests. Rubber bullets were also allegedly used. About 250 people have been detained under criminal and administrative law, some of whom accuse riot police of beating them.
In response to the suppression of the protests, the Baltic countries - Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia - imposed visa sanctions on the honorary chairman of the Georgian Dream and 10 senior officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
