Strongly condemn recognition by 🇷🇺 of the separatist areas of 🇺🇦. This is a clear violation of fundamental principles of int'l law & the Minsk Agreement & repeats the 2008 scenario against 🇬🇪. Ukraine: we support your sovereignty & territorial integrity! We're in this together!
A joint opposition meeting took place in Tbilisi 🇬🇪 today.
The opposition agreed on their next concrete & coordinated steps - especially in case @LeloForGeorgia leaders are arrested in the coming days.
Not only has the GD stolen elections, it now has outgoing members of local assemblies approve the budget of the incoming assemblies! This rejects the very idea of democracy and is an insult to injury! As GD grows ever more autocratic, we call upon 🇬🇪 friends to speak more loudly!
As pro-Russian forces attempt to return 🇬🇪 to 🇷🇺 orbit, I launch a platform for national consolidation, security and strong economy to promote:
1. A permanent presence of US armed forces in Georgia
2. Passing the Lustration Law
3. Swift functioning of US-Geo Free Trade Agreement
The GD has pulled out of the Michel Agreement. They've betrayed our Western partners, the Georgian people, peace ans stability. I invite the opposition to hold consultations on the way forward, that could include boycotting the local elections.
The Georgian Dream has violated the Michel Agreement, central to a stable political future in Georgia. Lelo has worked hard to ensure he proper implementation of the agreement. Our fight for the ideals of the Michel Agreement continues.
20 years ago, we founded #AmericanAcademy which proudly continues tradition. Our alumni have been admitted by the world's top universities, including Harvard, Stanford, New York. Jointly they have obtained $2.5 million funding. 🇬🇪brighter future rests on education!
We are deeply shocked to learn of the untimely passing of @hansvanbaalen. We shall always remember him as a true warrior for liberal democracy and a great friend of Georgia. He is a great loss to the liberal family worldwide. RIP.
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of ALDE Party President Hans van Baalen. A dedicated liberal, his contribution to our party was immense. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time 🖤
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@gregorygegelia for @ForeignPolicy: “We realize this is a patriotic compromise from our side. We took notice of the opinions of Western partners of the difficult geopolitical circumstances in which country finds itself". https://t.co/wev80AjHts
@ForeignPolicy on #Georgia. “We realize this is a patriotic compromise from our side. We took notice of the opinions of Western partners of the difficult geopolitical circumstances in which country finds itself", Grigol Gegelia, Lelo's Foreign Affairs.
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Meeting with @LeloForGeorgia Chairman Mamuka Khazaradze and SG Badri Japaridze. I am happy to see that #liberals are again on the rise in #Georgia because the country needs to implement real democtic reforms that can serve the citizens. 🇪🇺🇬🇪
Mamuka Khazaradze, @LeloForGeorgia: "This document is principally acceptable, but these (two) points will be discussed in the Political Council tomorrow and the final position will be officially stated. We are very close to the agreement."
We are deeply saddened by the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family and the British people. Prince Philip's devotion and loyal service to the British people shall be remembered forever.
@MarkClaytonFCDO
@LeloForGeorgia is thankful for the efforts of great friends of Georgian democracy, @GLandsbergis@ZygisPavilionis to help resolve the political crisis in 🇬🇪 Mediation is the most effective way forward to the much needed political stability!
#Lelo continues our peaceful protest - against any measures that might paralyse the country. #Deescalation our priority, @gregorygegelia says.
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Lelo's march calling for early elections, release of political prisoners and an end of politically motivated justice! The Georgian people deserve to choose their own destiny freely!