U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Bidzina Ivanishvili's actions undermined democratic institutions, eroded human rights, and derailed Georgia's EU accession efforts. He emphasized that these actions ultimately benefited Russia.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze declared the decision to pause EU accession efforts until 2028, labelling the European Parliament's refusal to recognize election results as an act of 'blackmail' against Georgia.
Following the suspension of EU talks, protesters filled the streets in opposition, voicing their concerns over democratic backsliding and the government's actions targeting civil society, leading to severe police crackdowns.
Human Rights Watch highlighted the violent police response to recent peaceful protests, noting that security forces engaged in brutal acts including chasing down and violently detaining demonstrators in Tbilisi.
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